Capsicum Oleoresin from China
Capsicum oleoresin from chili peppers extracts capsaicin for heat in sauces and repellents. Classified HTS 3301.90.10.50 as other extracted oleoresins, it's standardized for Scoville units. Primarily food/pharma grade, avoiding natural pepper classification.
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
• Mandate Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) certification; handle as hazardous material if >1% capsaicin; differentiate from Chapter 9 via extraction method documentation