Dried Anaheim Chile Peppers from China

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.

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 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