Air-Dried Jalapeno Chilies

Air-dried jalapeno chilies, whole pods preserved through natural drying, used in salsas and spice rubs. HTS 0904.21.60.20 applies to these dried, uncrushed Capsicum jalapenos, per chapter exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If for medicinal or extraction purposes

Plants used for perfumery, pharmacy, or extraction fall under 1211, not culinary spices.

0904.21.40Same rate: 7.5%

If genus Pimenta (allspice)

Pimenta dried peppers have separate subheading; Capsicum jalapeno is distinct.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 7.5%

If freeze-dried for vegetable use

Freeze-dried peppers prepared as vegetables classify under Chapter 07, not spices.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test moisture content to ensure 'dried' status; excessive moisture risks reclassification as fresh

Avoid ground particulates during processing to stay in 'neither crushed nor ground' category

Declare varietal purity; adulterated or impure peppers prohibited under US import laws