Bulk Dried Anaheim Peppers for Spice Blends from China
Large bags of whole dried Anaheim peppers destined for commercial spice grinding, classified under HTS 0904.21.40.00 as unprocessed dried Capsicum fruits. These mild green chiles provide earthy flavor without heat in bulk food manufacturing.
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
• Use industrial packaging under 2.3 kg per unit for potential duty-free container exceptions from listed countries
• Obtain prior FDA notice for bulk food imports to prevent detention at entry
• Avoid misdeclaration as fresh peppers (0709.60), which have different seasonal duties