Ground Black Pepper from China
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.
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
• Verify the product is from Piper nigrum and free of prohibited pepper shells to avoid import rejection under US notes
• Include lab certificates confirming no impurities, as impure spices may face restrictions similar to tea prohibitions
• For certified organic ground pepper, reference approved standards in General Statistical Note 6 for duty benefits