U.S. imports of dried capsicum peppers & allspice (whole, uncrushed) (HS 090421) totaled $19.9M in April 2026, traded with 37 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMexico is the leading US supplier of dried whole Capsicum peppers, reflecting deep culinary and agricultural ties that make this heading a staple of the Mexican-food ingredient supply chain; Peru, China, and India are also significant sources. The US schedule is unusually granular for this heading, with dedicated lines for paprika (0904212000), Anaheim and ancho peppers (0904214000), dried bell peppers (0904216010), jalapeรฑos (0904216020), other Capsicum fruits (0904216090), and allspice/Pimenta (0904218000) โ misclassification among these lines is a common audit finding. Dried whole chiles are a critical input for sauce manufacturers, spice blenders, and restaurant distributors, and their moisture content and color grade directly affect value and classification. FDA governs admissibility; importers should be prepared for sampling related to pesticide residues, aflatoxins, and microbial contamination.
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The ancho and Anaheim line is reserved for those specific named varieties. If the product is a different Capsicum variety โ such as guajillo, mulato, or pasilla โ it falls under the NESOI line 0904216090. Importers should obtain variety documentation from the supplier and consult a licensed customs broker when the variety is ambiguous, as misclassification can trigger penalties.
Yes. Allspice and other Pimenta fruits have their own dedicated line (0904218000), separate from all Capsicum lines. Despite sharing the same HS6 heading, the genus distinction โ Pimenta versus Capsicum โ is the controlling classification criterion, so commercial invoices must clearly identify the botanical genus.
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Imports
$19.9M
from 37 countries ยท YTD: $78.3M
Exports: $661K
Deficit of $19.3M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $19.3M (net importer)
YTD: $78.3M imported (April 2026)
475 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090111
COFFEE, ROASTED, NOT DECAFFEINATED
HS 090121
COFFEE, NOT ROASTED, DECAFFEINATED
HS 090112
PEPPER OF GENUS PIPER, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
HS 090411
CAPSICUM/PEPPERS, PIMENTA/ALLSPICE, CRUSHED/GROUND
HS 090422
PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER, CRUSHED OR GROUND
HS 090412
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