Lampong Black Peppercorns from China
Bold-flavored whole black peppercorns from Piper nigrum grown in Indonesia's Lampong region, dried intact. Classified under HTS 0904.11.00 for whole Piper pepper.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pre-clear with USPPQ for phytosanitary compliance on Indonesian spice imports
• Invoice must state 'whole, neither crushed nor ground' to match tariff description exactly
• Consider FTZ entry for sorting/cleaning to remove any trace shell contaminants