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This code covers dried, uncrushed or unground peppers of the *Capsicum* genus (like cayenne, paprika, and red pepper). Use this code when importing these types of peppers, keeping in mind duty is generally $0.025 per kg, with potential free rates for goods from eligible countries through trade agreements.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0904.21.60

This tariff code falls within Chapter 9, which covers coffee, tea, maté and spices. The 0904.21.60 code specifically covers dried peppers of the *Capsicum* genus (like cayenne, paprika, and red pepper) that have not been crushed or ground, categorized as ‘other’ within this group. Subdivisions further specify these peppers as bell peppers (0904.21.60.10), jalapeno peppers (0904.21.60.20), or all other types (0904.21.60.90); choose the appropriate suffix based on the specific type of dried pepper being reported. Mixtures of these peppers are generally classified under a broader code within Chapter 9, while the addition of other substances doesn’t change the classification as long as the mixture retains the essential character of the peppers.

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

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General Duty

2.5¢/kg

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The duty for HTS code 0904.21.60 is generally 2.5¢/kg, reported in kilograms. However, specific FTA or preference programs offer free duty rates for eligible countries including Australia, Canada, Chile and others. This special rate applies to the main code 0904.21.60 and all its subdivisions – 0904.21.60.10 (Bell peppers), 0904.21.60.20 (Jalapeno peppers), and 0904.21.60.90 (Other) – if the goods originate in one of those designated countries and meet the requirements of the relevant program. No other special rates or conditions are specified.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 11¢/kg

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Code subdivisions

0904.21.60.10

Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice): > Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta: > Dried, neither crushed nor ground: > Of the genusCapsicum(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper): > Other > Bell peppers

0904.21.60.20

Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice): > Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta: > Dried, neither crushed nor ground: > Of the genusCapsicum(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper): > Other > Jalapeno peppers

0904.21.60.90

Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice): > Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta: > Dried, neither crushed nor ground: > Of the genusCapsicum(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper): > Other > Other

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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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