U.S. imports of whole black & white pepper (genus piper) (HS 090411) totaled $43.8M in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataVietnam dominates US imports of whole Piper pepper, with Indonesia and India as significant secondary sources โ a supply concentration that exposes buyers to weather-driven crop volatility in Southeast Asia. The US tariff schedule distinguishes black pepper (0904110020) from white pepper (0904110040), with a catch-all line (0904110000) also present; correct classification between black and white affects statistical reporting and any future trade-remedy exposure. Whole, uncrushed peppercorns are a primary input for spice blenders, food manufacturers, and restaurant distributors who grind to order for freshness and flavor consistency. FDA oversight applies at entry, and shipments must meet food-safety standards for pesticide residues and filth.
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The US schedule provides separate lines: 0904110020 for black pepper and 0904110040 for white pepper, both whole and unground. Importers should ensure commercial invoices and entry documents specify the color/type to avoid misclassification between these two lines.
FDA requires prior notice of food shipments and may detain consignments for sampling if the supplier or product has a history of pesticide, Salmonella, or filth violations. Importers should maintain supplier certificates of analysis and be prepared for FDA examination at the port of entry. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist is advisable given the complexity of admissibility review.
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Imports
$43.8M
from 30 countries ยท YTD: $152.9M
Exports: $1.7M
Deficit of $42.1M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $42.1M (net importer)
YTD: $152.9M imported (April 2026)
405 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
CAPSICUM/PEPPERS, PIMENTA/ALLSPICE, CRUSHED/GROUND
HS 090422
CAPSICUM (PEPPERS) OR PIMENTA (ALLSPICE), DRIED
HS 090421
PEPPER OF THE GENUS PIPER, CRUSHED OR GROUND
HS 090412
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.