Black Pepper Oleoresin from China
Extracted oleoresin from black pepper berries, containing concentrated piperine and volatile oils. Classified under HTS 3301.90.10 as an extracted oleoresin derived from natural plant material, used primarily in food flavoring.
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
• Verify extraction method documentation to confirm oleoresin status, not crude resin
• Ensure COA includes piperine content for customs valuation
• Watch for reclassification if diluted beyond concentrates