Crushed or ground
Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice): > Pepper of the genus Piper: > Crushed or ground
Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 0904.12.00.00
Ground Black Pepper
Finely ground black pepper derived from Piper nigrum berries, used as a staple spice in kitchens worldwide. It falls under HTS 0904.12.00.00 as crushed or ground pepper of the genus Piper. This classification applies to retail and bulk forms excluding prohibited pepper shells.
Organic Ground White Pepper
Ground white pepper from Piper nigrum with outer hull removed, certified organic for premium culinary use. Classified under HTS 0904.12.00.00 for crushed or ground Piper pepper. Organic status requires compliance with General Statistical Note 6 standards.
Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Coarsely crushed black pepper from Piper nigrum, ideal for table grinders and rustic cooking. HTS 0904.12.00.00 covers all crushed or ground forms of Piper genus pepper. Excludes cubeb pepper prohibited by chapter notes.
Fine Ground Tellicherry Black Pepper
Premium fine-ground Tellicherry black pepper from select Piper nigrum varieties from India. Falls under HTS 0904.12.00.00 as ground pepper of the genus Piper. Known for bold flavor in gourmet applications.
Ground Green Peppercorns
Ground immature green peppercorns from Piper nigrum, preserved by drying for fresh pepper flavor. Classified in HTS 0904.12.00.00 for crushed or ground Piper pepper. Distinct from Capsicum genus products.
Malabar Ground Black Pepper
Robust ground black pepper from Malabar coast Piper nigrum, popular in spice blends. HTS 0904.12.00.00 applies to all ground forms of Piper genus excluding prohibited shells. Ideal for commercial seasoning.
Ground Long Pepper
Ground long pepper (Piper longum) from the Piper genus, used in Ayurvedic and Asian cuisines. Covered by HTS 0904.12.00.00 as crushed or ground Piper pepper. Not to be confused with allspice (Pimenta).
Bulk Ground White Pepper
Industrial bulk ground white pepper from Piper nigrum for food manufacturing. HTS 0904.12.00.00 for crushed or ground Piper genus products in large quantities. Excludes impure or shell-contaminated lots.