Food-Grade Black Pepper Oleoresin 40/20 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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