Ground Habanero Pepper Powder from China
Intensely hot powder milled from dried habanero chilies (Capsicum chinense), popular in hot sauces and rubs. Falls under HTS 0904.22.76.00 for other crushed or ground Capsicum fruits, excluding specific types like cayenne or paprika. Must be pure ground pepper without additives.
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
• Conduct moisture and purity tests to ensure compliance with food safety standards for ground spices
• Label clearly as 'ground Capsicum chinense' to match HTS description and prevent misclassification
• Check for pesticide residues, as CBP often inspects Capsicum imports for agricultural compliance