Dried Jalapeno Pepper Pods

Whole dried jalapeno pepper pods from the Capsicum genus, neither crushed nor ground, used for culinary seasoning and spice blends. Classified under HTS 0904.21.60.20 as dried fruits of the genus Capsicum specifically identified as jalapeno peppers. Excludes cubeb pepper and products of heading 1211 per chapter notes.

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.

0904.22Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If crushed or ground

Dried peppers that are crushed or ground shift to heading 0904.22, changing the duty rate and classification.

0712.90Higher: 18.3% vs 7.5%

If dried but not solely for seasoning use

Dried vegetables not wholly for culinary spice purposes may classify under Chapter 07 as dehydrated vegetables.

0910.99Higher: 11.9% vs 7.5%

If mixed with other spices or ginger

Blends containing jalapeno with ginger or other mixtures fall under mixtures of spices in 0910.99.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify peppers are fully dried and neither crushed nor ground to avoid reclassification under crushed/ground subheadings

Provide botanical certification confirming Capsicum genus and jalapeno variety; prohibit pepper shells per US notes

Label net weight accurately; check for pesticide residues as impure products may face restrictions under food safety laws