Chiltepin Pepper Mash with Salt from Mexico
Chiltepin pepper mash is made by macerating small wild hot red peppers (Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum) with salt, classified under HTS 0904.22.73.00. This artisanal product retains pure spice character.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Certify wild-harvested peppers meet pesticide residues; USDA APHIS may inspect
• Use tamper-evident packaging for food defense; avoid mislabeling as 'ground'
• Bulk 25kg drums qualify for lower effective duties