Neither crushed nor ground

This code covers imports of pepper from the *Piper* genus that is neither crushed nor ground, specifically black and white pepper varieties. Use this code when importing whole peppercorns—duty is generally free for standard trade partners, as defined in this chapter for spices and seasonings.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0904.11.00

This duty classification falls within Chapter 9, which covers coffee, tea, maté and spices, specifically dealing with pepper of the genus Piper that is neither crushed nor ground. The 0904.11.00 code covers this specific type of pepper, and imports are generally free with standard trade partner rules or eligible FTA/preference programs. Further detail is available through statistical suffixes, with 0904.11.00.20 identifying black pepper and 0904.11.00.40 designating white pepper; choose the suffix that matches the color of the pepper being reported. Note that pepper shells, whether ground or not, are prohibited imports.

Chapter	Chapter 9 - Coffee, tea, mate and spices
Section	Section II - Vegetable Products

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General Duty

Free

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

N/A

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 0904.11.00 and its subdivisions (0904.11.00.20 for Black Pepper and 0904.11.00.40 for White Pepper) is Free, meaning no duty is assessed for standard trade partners. Special rates are not specified, but eligibility for Free rates exists for goods qualifying under FTA or preference programs. Reporting units are in kilograms (kg). Therefore, pepper of the genus Piper, neither crushed nor ground – whether black or white – generally enters free of duty, with potential for preferential treatment under specific trade agreements.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free

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Code subdivisions

0904.11.00.20

Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice): > Pepper of the genus Piper: > Neither crushed nor ground > Black

0904.11.00.40

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 9 COFFEE, TEA, MATÉ AND SPICES II 9-1 Notes 1. Mixtures of the products of headings 0904 to 0910 are to be classified as follows: (a) Mixtures of two or more of the products of the same heading are to be classified in that heading; (b) Mixtures of two or more of the products of different headings are to be classified in heading 0910. The addition of other substances to the products of headings 0904 to 0910 (or to the mixtures referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) above) shall not affect their classification provided the resulting mixtures retain the essential character of the goods of those headings. Otherwise such mixtures are not classified in this chapter; those constituting mixed condiments or mixed seasonings are classified in heading 2103. 2. This chapter does not cover Cubeb pepper (Pipercubeba) or other products of heading 1211. Additional U.S. Notes 1. Except as otherwise indicated, the provisions in this chapter cover the named products whether whole or in crushed or powdered form. 2. No allowance shall be made for dirt or other foreign matter in the products of this chapter. 3. The rates of duty specified in subheadings 0901.11 to 0901.22, inclusive, shall not apply to any product imported into Puerto Rico upon which a duty is imposed pursuant to section 319 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1319). 4. All immediate containers and wrappings, and all intermediate containers, of tea (heading 0902) in packages of less than 2.3 kg, net, each are dutiable at the rates applicable to such containers and wrappings if imported empty, except that such goods originating in the following territories listed below shall enter free of duty. Australia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Singapore. 5. Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 41, the importation of impure tea is prohibited, except as provided for in chapter 98.1/ 6. The importation of pepper shells, ground or unground, is prohibited. Statistical Note 1. For a list of approved standards for "Certified organic", see General Statistical Note 6. 1/ Carryover legal note from the Tariff Schedule of the United States (TSUS).The Tea Importation Act (21 U.S.C. 41) was repealed,effective April 9, 1996.The shaded area indicates that the provisions have expired. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes II 9-2

Section notes

SECTION II VEGETABLE PRODUCTS II-1 Note 1. In this section the term "pellets" means products which have been agglomerated either directly by compression or by the addition of a binder in a proportion not exceeding 3 percent by weight. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes II-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

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