Dehydrated Whole Jalapeno Peppers

Commercially dehydrated whole jalapeno peppers, air-dried for preservation, neither crushed nor ground, ideal for Mexican cuisine. Fits HTS 0904.21.60.20 as dried fruits of Capsicum specifically jalapenos, excluding prohibited pepper shells.

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.

0904.21.20Same rate: 7.5%

If cayenne or red peppers instead

Specific subheading for cayenne/red peppers; jalapeno is 'other' Capsicum under 0904.21.60.

0709.60Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If fresh or chilled

Fresh jalapenos classify under Chapter 07 fruits/vegetables, not dried spices in Chapter 09.

2008.99Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

Pickled or preserved jalapenos move to prepared vegetables in Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include drying process documentation to confirm compliance with 'dried, neither crushed nor ground' criteria

Ensure no contamination with prohibited pepper shells; obtain phytosanitary certificates for agricultural imports

For bulk imports, specify commercial seasoning intent to prevent vegetable chapter misclassification