Mulato Chile Powder from China
Mulato chile powder is ground from ripened, dried poblano peppers with chocolate notes for complex moles. HTS 0904.21.60.90 for other ground Capsicum fruits applies to this Mexican heirloom variety. Drying process defines spice status.
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
• Distinguish ripeness stage from ancho (unripe poblano) in documentation
• FDA prior notice required for all spice entries; file via ACE system
• Declare net weight excluding non-dutiable containers for accuracy