Bird's Eye Chili Powder from Japan
Bird's eye chili powder is intensely hot ground dried Capsicum frutescens peppers, popular in Thai and African cuisines. HTS 0904.21.60.90 captures this as other ground Capsicum fruits. High capsaicin content defines its spice use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Measure capsaicin via HPLC testing for accurate heat declaration and classification support
• Avoid ground pepper shells entirely, as prohibited by US import notes
• Use ventilated containers for moisture-sensitive ground spices to prevent mold claims