Cayenne Pepper Powder from China

Finely ground dried cayenne peppers from the Capsicum genus, used as a spicy seasoning in cooking. Classified under HTS 0904.21.60 as dried fruits of Capsicum that are neither crushed nor ground in their primary form, but processed into powder for culinary use. Excludes cubeb pepper and prohibited pepper shells.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify the product is purely dried Capsicum fruits without additives to avoid reclassification under mixtures (09.05)

• Provide lab certificates confirming no prohibited pepper shells or impurities per 21 U.S.C. 41 regulations

• Label origin and Capsicum variety clearly; common pitfall is mislabeling as generic 'chili powder' leading to scrutiny