Sichuan Whole Black Peppercorns from China
Aromatic whole black peppercorns of Piper nigrum from China's Sichuan province, dried and uncrushed for authentic numbing heat. Classified in HTS 0904.11.00 as Piper pepper neither ground.
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
• Include FDA prior notice for spice imports; delays common without proper food facility registration
• Screen for piper shells visually and document to comply with US importation prohibition
• Opt for PG-rated containers from exempt countries like Canada to reduce wrapper duties