Tellicherry White Peppercorns from China
Premium whole white peppercorns from the Malabar coast of India, harvested from Piper nigrum and processed by soaking and rubbing off the outer skin to reveal the white seed. Classified under HTS 0904.11.00.40 as neither crushed nor ground white pepper of the genus Piper. Ideal for fine dining and culinary applications requiring mild heat and floral notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify product is true white pepper from Piper nigrum with skin fully removed; misclassified black pepper triggers different rates
• Include lab certificates confirming absence of shells, as pepper shells import is prohibited under chapter notes
• Declare net weight accurately and avoid ground forms to stay in 0904.11; check for impurities per 21 U.S.C. 41