Vietnamese White Pepper Whole
High-quality whole white peppercorns sourced from Vietnam, the world's largest producer, with a bright, clean appearance and subtle earthy flavor. Falls under HTS 0904.11.00.40 as uncrushed, unground white pepper from Piper nigrum. Commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine and spice blends.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +7.5% | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If green peppercorns
Green pepper is unripe Piper nigrum not fully processed to white, classified separately in 0904.12.
If neither crushed nor ground black
Black peppercorns without skin removal stay in 0904.21 subheading.
If mixed with other spices
Mixtures of spices including white pepper shift to Chapter 9 heading 0910 for spice blends.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain supplier certification of origin and processing method to confirm white pepper status versus green or black
• Ensure packaging prevents contamination; immediate containers under 2.3kg may have separate duties if not from listed free territories
• Conduct pre-shipment inspection for purity, as impure pepper may invoke chapter prohibitions
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