Black Pepper Oleoresin from China
Black pepper oleoresin is a solvent-extracted concentrate from Piper nigrum, rich in piperine for pungent flavor. Classified under HTS 3301.90.10.50 as other extracted oleoresins, it serves the food and pharmaceutical industries as a potent spice extract. Unlike powdered pepper, this viscous resinoid delivers standardized pungency without terpene removal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Require piperine assay reports for potency verification; ensure extraction solvent compliance with 21 CFR; check for reclassification risks if piperine content exceeds 50% purity threshold