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U.S. imports of dried capsicum peppers & allspice (whole, not ground) (HS 090421) totaled $17.3M in July 2026, traded with 43 countries.
Importers of Dried Capsicum Peppers & Allspice (Whole, Not Ground) paid $392K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 4.8% on $8.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Dried Capsicum Peppers & Allspice (Whole, Not Ground) imports of $17.3M in July 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $19.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMexico dominates US imports of whole dried Capsicum and Pimenta fruits, with Peru and China also significant sources, reflecting the broad culinary demand for chiles, paprika, and allspice across food manufacturing and retail. The US tariff schedule breaks this heading into seven distinct 10-digit lines, separating paprika (0904212000), Anaheim and ancho peppers (0904214000), bell peppers (0904216010), jalapeños (0904216020), other Capsicum fruits (0904216090), and Pimenta including allspice (0904218000) from a general basket line. Correct classification hinges on variety identification — misidentifying an ancho as a generic dried chile can shift the applicable tariff line. FDA oversight applies to all imported spices as food commodities, and shipments may be subject to detention without physical examination if a supplier has a history of contamination findings.
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406 shipments/mo
CBP requires that ancho and Anaheim peppers be specifically identified by variety to enter under 0904214000. Importers should provide documentation such as phytosanitary certificates, commercial invoices, or supplier declarations that name the specific pepper variety; a generic description of 'dried chiles' will default to the NESOI line (0904216090) and may trigger a binding ruling request if the variety is disputed.
FDA regulates dried spices as food under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Importers must file Prior Notice with FDA before arrival, and shipments from facilities not registered with FDA may be refused. Salmonella contamination is a recurring enforcement focus for dried peppers; importers should verify that foreign suppliers maintain HACCP or equivalent food safety programs. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist for admissibility guidance.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0904216090 | Fruits of the Genus Capsicum, Dr/Cr, Not Gr, NESOI | $10.8M | 1.58% | 48.67% | $170K |
| 0904212000 | Paprika Dried, Neither Crushed Nor Ground | $2.8M | 2.79% | 37.43% | $77K |
| 0904214000 | Anaheim and Ancho Pepper, Dried, Not Crushed or Gd | $1.4M | 0.0036% | 0.60% | $50 |
| 0904216010 | Bell Peppers (Genus Capsicum), Dried, Not Ground | $1.3M | 7.79% | 98.37% | $100K |
| 0904216020 | Jalapeno Peppers(Genus Capsicum), Dried not Ground | $783K | 5.52% | 80.60% | $43K |
| 0904218000 | Fruits of Genus Pimenta Inc Allspice, Dried | $270K | 0.53% | 4.69% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0904210000 | Fruits of Genus Capsicum or Pimenta, Dried | $464K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$17.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$464KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 58% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
52.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 2.27%.