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U.S. imports of dried capsicum peppers & allspice (whole, not ground) (HS 090421) totaled $19.9M in April 2026, traded with 37 countries.
Importers of Dried Capsicum Peppers & Allspice (Whole, Not Ground) paid $351K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 4.5% on $7.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0904216090 | FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM, DR/CR, NOT GR, NESOI | $12.0M | 3.05% | $146K |
| 0904212000 | PAPRIKA DRIED, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND | $3.8M | 7.53% | $91K |
| 0904214000 | ANAHEIM AND ANCHO PEPPER, DRIED, NOT CRUSHED OR GD | $1.6M | 4.56% | $8K |
| 0904216010 | BELL PEPPERS (GENUS CAPSICUM), DRIED, NOT GROUND | $1.4M | 6.88% | $95K |
| 0904218000 | FRUITS OF GENUS PIMENTA INC ALLSPICE, DRIED | $819K | 10.00% | $225 |
| 0904216020 | JALAPENO PEPPERS(GENUS CAPSICUM), DRIED NOT GROUND | $352K | 3.76% | $10K |
FRUITS OF THE GENUS CAPSICUM, DR/CR, NOT GR, NESOI
PAPRIKA DRIED, NEITHER CRUSHED NOR GROUND
ANAHEIM AND ANCHO PEPPER, DRIED, NOT CRUSHED OR GD
BELL PEPPERS (GENUS CAPSICUM), DRIED, NOT GROUND
FRUITS OF GENUS PIMENTA INC ALLSPICE, DRIED
JALAPENO PEPPERS(GENUS CAPSICUM), DRIED NOT GROUND
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0904210000 | FRUITS OF GENUS CAPSICUM OR PIMENTA, DRIED | $661K |
FRUITS OF GENUS CAPSICUM OR PIMENTA, DRIED
209.5K kg
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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $6.2M | $336K | -$5.8M |
| California | $3.9M | $67K | -$3.9M |
| Illinois | $3.5M | $111K | -$3.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $4.1M | -- | -$4.1M |
| HILDAGO, TX | $3.1M | -- | -$3.1M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |