Capsicum Oleoresin from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mandate Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) certification; handle as hazardous material if >1% capsaicin; differentiate from Chapter 9 via extraction method documentation