Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice)
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Heading 0904 covers pepper of the genus Piper and the dried fruits of Capsicum (peppers) and Pimenta (such as allspice). It splits first by genus, then between whole dried goods that are neither crushed nor ground and goods that are crushed or ground. Within the Capsicum group, whole dried peppers are further split by type, such as paprika, ancho, bell and jalapeno.
Products in this heading
- Whole black peppercorns
- Whole white peppercorns
- Ground black pepper
- Dried paprika, whole or ground
- Dried ancho and Anaheim peppers
- Dried jalapeno peppers
- Dried bell peppers
- Whole or ground allspice (Pimenta)
How to choose the right subheading
- Genus: Piper pepper goes to 0904.11 and 0904.12; Capsicum and Pimenta fruits go to 0904.21 and 0904.22.
- Condition: whole dried goods that are neither crushed nor ground versus goods that are crushed or ground.
- Type of Capsicum: paprika, ancho and Anaheim, and other peppers each have their own line.
- Pimenta fruits such as allspice are separated from Capsicum peppers at the 6-digit level.
- Whether the product is a mashed hot red pepper and salt mixture, which has its own crushed or ground line.
Often confused with
- Heading 0709Fresh or chilled peppers (bell, chili, jalapeno)
Fresh or chilled vegetables are classified in chapter 07, not as dried fruits.
- Heading 2103Pepper sauces and chili sauces
Sauces and prepared condiments belong to chapter 21.
- Heading 3301Essential oils of pepper
Distilled and extracted oils are essential oils, not dried spice goods.
- Heading 0905Vanilla
Vanilla is a separate spice heading in chapter 09.
- Heading 0910Curry powder and mixed seasoning blends
Mixed spices and curry are classified in heading 0910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for whole black peppercorns?
Whole black pepper that is neither crushed nor ground is 0904.11.00.20, and its general (MFN) rate is Free. Whole white pepper is 0904.11.00.40.
What is the duty on dried paprika?
Dried paprika that is neither crushed nor ground is 0904.21.20.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 3 cents/kg. Crushed or ground paprika is 0904.22.20.00 at the same 3 cents/kg general (MFN) rate.
How do I classify ground allspice?
Allspice is a fruit of the genus Pimenta, so crushed or ground allspice is 0904.22.80.00 with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Dried whole allspice is 0904.21.80.00, also Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 0904
- 0904.11.00.20Pepper of the genus Piper / Neither crushed nor ground / BlackFree
- 0904.11.00.40Pepper of the genus Piper / Neither crushed nor ground / WhiteFree
- 0904.12.00.00Pepper of the genus Piper / Crushed or groundFree
- 0904.21.20.00Of the genusCapsicum(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper) / Paprika3¢/kg
- 0904.21.40.00Of the genusCapsicum(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper) / Anaheim and ancho pepper5¢/kg
- 0904.21.60.10Of the genusCapsicum(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper) / Bell peppers2.5¢/kg
- 0904.21.60.20Of the genusCapsicum(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper) / Jalapeno peppers2.5¢/kg
- 0904.21.60.90Of the genusCapsicum(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper) / Other2.5¢/kg
- 0904.21.80.00Of the genus Pimenta (including allspice)Free
- 0904.22.20.00Of the genus Capsicum (including cayenne Pepper, paprika and red pepper) / Paprika3¢/kg
- 0904.22.40.00Of the genus Capsicum (including cayenne Pepper, paprika and red pepper) / Anaheim and ancho pepper5¢/kg
- 0904.22.73.00Mixtures of mashed or macerated hot red peppers and saltFree
- 0904.22.76.00Of the genus Capsicum (including cayenne Pepper, paprika and red pepper) / Other5¢/kg
- 0904.22.80.00Of the genus Pimenta (including allspice)Free