Ground Cayenne Pepper from China
Finely ground powder from dried Capsicum frutescens chilies, known as cayenne pepper, used as a spicy seasoning. Classified under HTS 0904.22.76.00 as crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum, specifically 'other' varieties beyond cayenne, paprika, or red pepper in prior subheadings. Excludes 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
Import Tips
• Verify product is purely ground Capsicum fruits without prohibited pepper shells; provide lab analysis if needed for CBP verification
• Include certificate of origin and detailed ingredient breakdown to confirm genus Capsicum classification
• Avoid contamination with cubeb pepper or heading 1211 products to prevent reclassification or denial