Pink Peppercorns Piper Genus from China
Whole dried pink peppercorns specifically from Piper genus varieties, sun-dried without grinding. HTS 0904.11.00 applies as they meet Piper pepper criteria, distinct from Schinus pretender.
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
• Supply DNA/botanical certification proving Piper genus to distinguish from common Brazilian pepper
• Document harvest and drying process to confirm 'neither crushed nor ground' condition
• Test for purity; contamination with non-Piper berries risks entire shipment rejection