High-Heat Black Pepper Oleoresin from China
Extracted oleoresin from black pepper selected for intense heat units, standardized to 50,000+ SHU via solvent process for hot sauces. Classified in HTS 3301.90.10.20 as extracted black pepper oleoresin per specific subheading. Ideal for heat-stable flavor enhancement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide Scoville Heat Unit assay reports for valuation; ensure no capsaicin adulteration from chili sources
• Common pitfall: undervaluation based on liquid form density