Black Pepper Oleoresin Extract from China
Black pepper oleoresin is a highly concentrated extract obtained from ground black pepper berries using solvent extraction, capturing the pungent piperine and volatile oils. It falls under HTS 3301.90.10.20 as an extracted oleoresin of black pepper, distinct from natural oleoresins excluded by chapter notes. This form is standardized for industrial use in flavoring.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.8%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify extraction method is solvent-based to confirm oleoresin classification; provide certificate of analysis showing piperine content for customs
• Avoid misdeclaration as spice powder under Chapter 9
• Ensure food-grade certification for FDA compliance