Food-Grade Black Pepper Oleoresin 40/20 from China
Standardized black pepper oleoresin with 40% piperine and 20% volatile oils, solvent-extracted for seasoning blends in processed foods. HTS 3301.90.10.20 covers this as extracted oleoresin of black pepper, suitable for retail packings per chapter notes. It replaces ground pepper at 1-5% ratios in formulations.
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
• Label packagings clearly as 'oleoresin for food use' to match retail criteria in notes; test for pesticide residues common in source pepper
• Use ISBT numbering for traceability in supply chain