Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Whole Black & White Pepper (Genus Piper) (HS 090411) totaled $33.4M in August 2026, imported from 36 countries.
Importers of Whole Black & White Pepper (Genus Piper) paid $28K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.08% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Whole Black & White Pepper (Genus Piper) imports of $33.4M in August 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $37.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataVietnam is the world's largest pepper exporter and the dominant supplier of whole Piper pepper to the US market, with Indonesia and Brazil also significant sources — a concentration that makes this heading sensitive to Vietnamese crop cycles and freight-rate fluctuations. The US schedule separates black pepper (0904110020) from white pepper (0904110040) at the 10-digit level, reflecting distinct processing methods: black pepper is dried with the outer hull intact, while white pepper is soaked and hulled before drying, producing a milder flavor profile used in light-colored sauces and processed foods. Neither variety is crushed or ground under this heading; milled pepper classifies separately. FDA food-safety requirements apply at entry.
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371 import shipments a month
HTS 090411 covers pepper that is neither crushed nor ground — meaning whole peppercorns in their intact form. Once pepper is cracked, crushed, or milled to any degree, it shifts to a different heading (090412 for crushed or ground pepper of the genus Piper). The physical condition of the product at the time of importation determines which heading applies.
Whole pepper is subject to FDA jurisdiction as a food ingredient. Importers must comply with FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program requirements and ensure their suppliers meet US food-safety standards. FDA has historically flagged pepper shipments for Salmonella contamination, so supplier audits and certificate-of-analysis documentation are standard practice in the trade.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 0904
Subheading 090411 · $33.4M of $96.8M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$33.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $391.4M of Whole Black & White Pepper (Genus Piper) and exported $15.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0904110020 | Pepper (Genus Piper) not Crushed or Ground, Black | $27.6M | 0.09% | 0.83% | $24K |
| 0904110040 | Pepper (Genus Piper) not Crushed or Ground, White | $5.7M | 0.06% | 0.61% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0904110000 | Pepper of Genus Piper, Neither Crushed Nor Ground | $1.1M |
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
Vietnam and Indonesia together supply 91% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
99.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.08% of imports for consumption.