Capsicum Oleoresin from China
Extracted oleoresin from capsicum fruits (chili peppers), standardized for capsaicin content. Classified in HTS 3301.90.10 as an extracted oleoresin, applied in hot sauces, pharma, and repellents.
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
• Certify capsaicin potency via HPLC for valuation and safety compliance
• Avoid shipping as 'crude' to prevent Chapter 13 shift
• Common issue: pharma end-use may require FDA prior notice