Pasilla Chile Powder from China
Pasilla chile powder derives from dried chilaca peppers (Capsicum annuum), ground for rich, raisin-like flavor in traditional salsas. Under HTS 0904.21.60.90 for other ground genus Capsicum, as a specialty beyond cayenne/paprika. Ensures proper spice import duties.
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
• Differentiate from ancho (poblano-dried) via varietal naming on labels to match 'other' status
• Secure CITES docs if rare strains suspected, though most Capsicum exempt
• Invoice must specify 'ground dried Capsicum fruit' to prevent fallback to vegetable chapters