Air-Dried Jalapeno Chilies from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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