U.S. imports of Dried Capsicum Peppers & Allspice (Whole, Not Ground) (HS 090421) totaled $17.7M in August 2026, imported from 45 countries.
Importers of Dried Capsicum Peppers & Allspice (Whole, Not Ground) paid $369K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.09% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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401 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 0904
Subheading 090421 · $17.7M of $96.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$17.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$888KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $217.2M of Dried Capsicum Peppers & Allspice (Whole, Not Ground) and exported $6.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0904216090 | Fruits of the Genus Capsicum, Dr/Cr, Not Gr, NESOI | $9.8M | 1.19% | 36.51% | $117K |
| 0904212000 | Paprika Dried, Neither Crushed Nor Ground | $3.5M | 1.67% | 24.81% | $59K |
| 0904216010 | Bell Peppers (Genus Capsicum), Dried, Not Ground | $1.8M | 9.68% | 100.00% | $176K |
| 0904214000 | Anaheim and Ancho Pepper, Dried, Not Crushed or Gd | $1.4M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0904218000 | Fruits of Genus Pimenta Inc Allspice, Dried | $891K | 0.12% | 0.58% | $1K |
| 0904216020 | Jalapeno Peppers(Genus Capsicum), Dried not Ground | $188K | 8.58% | 100.00% | $16K |
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 | $888K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Peru together supply 60% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
63.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.09% of imports for consumption.