Ground Tabasco Pepper from China
Powder from Capsicum frutescens Tabasco chilies, basis for famous hot sauce. HTS 0904.22.76.00 covers other ground Capsicum fruits. Must exclude any impure or shell content per regulations.
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
• Reference McIlhenny Company standards if claiming Tabasco variety authenticity
• Ensure 100% purity declaration to avoid Chapter 21 prepared food classification
• Use ISF filing early for spice imports from Mexico or Asia