Dried Anaheim Chile Peppers

Whole dried Anaheim peppers, known for their mild heat and green-to-red color transition, are classified under HTS 0904.21.40.00 as dried fruits of the genus Capsicum that are neither crushed nor ground. These peppers are a staple in Mexican and Southwestern U.S. cuisine for stuffing or roasting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0904.22.40Same rate: 7.5%

If crushed or ground

Ground Anaheim peppers shift to the crushed or ground subheading within the same Capsicum category.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If used primarily for extraction of active principles

Peppers processed for medicinal or extraction purposes fall under Chapter 12 for plants used in such applications.

0712.90.40Higher: 64.8% vs 7.5%

If dried but not meeting spice quality standards

Lower-grade dried peppers may be classified as dehydrated vegetables rather than spice-grade Capsicum fruits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify peppers are whole and dried, not crushed or ground, to avoid reclassification under other subheadings

• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to confirm they are not prohibited pepper shells

• Label packages clearly with botanical name (Capsicum annuum) and moisture content to meet FDA import standards

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