Fine Ground White Pepper from China
Finely milled white peppercorns (Piper nigrum, husks removed), used in light-colored dishes. Note: pepper shells prohibited; this is classified as ground ginger/other spices under 0910.12 per hierarchy, but primarily aligns with spice grinding.
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Strictly prohibit and inspect for pepper shells as imports are banned
• Provide milling certificates to prove ground status
• Label as food-grade to avoid medicinal misclassification