Dried Jalapeno Pepper Pods from China

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.

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 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

Dried Jalapeno Pepper Pods from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0904.21.60.20