Vietnamese White Pepper Whole from China
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.
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
• 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