Gochugaru Korean Chili Powder from China

Flaky powder from sun-dried Capsicum annuum gochu peppers, essential for kimchi. HTS 0904.21.60 as other dried Capsicum, prized for coarse texture.

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

Texture photos in entry docs help distinguish from ground (crushed/ground subheadings)

Check for free-duty container origins like Canada or Mexico

Avoid 'fermented' labeling—pure dried stays 0904