Heading 0904
HTS code 0904 — Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice)
- Chapter
- 09 — Coffee, tea and spices
- Tariff lines
- 14
- General duty
- Duty rates vary by line — 8 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 0904
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0904.11.0020 | Black (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) | Free | kg |
| 0904.11.0040 | White (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) | Free | kg |
| 0904.12.0000 | Crushed or ground (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) | Free | kg |
| 0904.21.2000 | Paprika (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)) | 3¢/kg | kg |
| 0904.21.4000 | Anaheim and ancho pepper (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)) | 5¢/kg | kg |
| 0904.21.6010 | Bell peppers (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) | 2.5¢/kg | kg |
| 0904.21.6020 | Jalapeno peppers (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) | 2.5¢/kg | kg |
| 0904.21.6090 | Other (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) | 2.5¢/kg | kg |
| 0904.21.8000 | Of the genus Pimenta (including allspice) (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) | Free | kg |
| 0904.22.2000 | Paprika (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 > Crushed or ground > Of the genus Capsicum (including cayenne Pepper, paprika and red pepper)) | 3¢/kg | kg |
| 0904.22.4000 | Anaheim and ancho pepper (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 > Crushed or ground > Of the genus Capsicum (including cayenne Pepper, paprika and red pepper)) | 5¢/kg | kg |
| 0904.22.7300 | Mixtures of mashed or macerated hot red peppers and salt (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 > Crushed or ground > Of the genus Capsicum (including cayenne Pepper, paprika and red pepper)) | Free | kg |
| 0904.22.7600 | Other (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 > Crushed or ground > Of the genus Capsicum (including cayenne Pepper, paprika and red pepper)) | 5¢/kg | kg |
| 0904.22.8000 | Of the genus Pimenta (including allspice) (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 > Crushed or ground) | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 0904
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
- APHIS Plant Import Permit (PPQ 587)Conditional
Required to import most plants and plant products
Must be obtained from USDA-APHIS before the shipment arrives
- APHIS Permit for Plant Pests / Biocontrol (PPQ 505)Conditional
Required only to import live plant pests or biological control agents
Common questions
- What is HTS code 0904?
- HTS heading 0904 covers pepper of the genus piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus capsicum (peppers) or of the genus pimenta (e.g., allspice). It sits in Chapter 09 (coffee, tea and spices) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 14 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 0904?
- Duty rates vary by line — 8 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 0904 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 09
- 0901Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion
- 0902Tea, whether or not flavored
- 0903Maté
- 0905Vanilla
- 0906Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers
- 0907Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)
- 0908Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms
- 0909Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries