What is HS code for black pepper?
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HS-4 · Heading
0904 — Pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta
Chapter 09: Coffee, tea, mate and spices
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 0904 when importing spices like black pepper or dried chili peppers. For example, if you’re bringing in crushed black pepper in bulk for a food processing company, this heading applies.
To distinguish between the HS-6 lines, note that 090411 covers whole peppercorns, while 090412 is for crushed or ground pepper. If your shipment includes whole peppercorns, classify it under 090411.
When dealing with capsicum, 090421 is for dried whole fruits, while 090422 is for crushed or ground varieties. If you have dried whole chili peppers, use 090421; if they are ground into powder, classify them under 090422.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
HS-4 0904 · pepper import classification · dried chili peppers · crushed pepper spices · whole peppercorns · capsicum spices · importing spices · spice trade regulations · ground pepper · spice customs codes
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Whole black peppercorns for culinary use.
- Crushed red pepper flakes for seasoning.
- Dried whole jalapeño peppers.
- Ground white pepper for food manufacturing.
- Dried whole habanero peppers for spice blends.
- Crushed black pepper for restaurant supply.
Common questions
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How to classify crushed chili peppers?
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Are whole peppercorns subject to different tariffs?
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What is the difference between HS-6 codes for capsicum?
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How to import dried spices into the US?
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What documentation is needed for spice imports?
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difference between crushed and whole pepper HS codes
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importing dried capsicum spices
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tariff rates for pepper imports
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customs classification for ground spices
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requirements for importing whole chili peppers
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how to choose the correct HS code for spices
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guidelines for importing crushed pepper
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What is the difference between HS-6 090411 and 090412?
- HS-6 090411 is for whole peppercorns, while 090412 is for crushed or ground pepper.
- Can I use HS-4 0904 for all types of pepper?
- Yes, HS-4 0904 covers various forms of pepper, including whole, crushed, and ground.
- What should I use for dried whole chili peppers?
- Use HS-6 090421 for dried whole fruits of the Capsicum genus.
- Are there specific import regulations for spices?
- Yes, spices may require specific documentation and compliance with food safety regulations.
- How do I determine the correct HS code for my spice shipment?
- Identify the form of the spice (whole, crushed, or ground) and refer to the appropriate HS-6 subheading.
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