U.S. imports of Crushed or Ground Pepper (SITC 07512) totaled $19.8M in August 2026, imported from 43 countries.
Importers of Crushed or Ground Pepper paid $71K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.36% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMilling and crushing transform whole peppercorns into a higher-value, more perishable form that commands different pricing and carries distinct food-safety risk profiles compared with whole berries. Ground pepper's increased surface area accelerates oxidation and raises the likelihood of adulteration or microbial contamination, making FDA's examination protocols particularly relevant for this form. Trade professionals should note that the processing state must be accurately declared at entry, as misclassification between whole and ground pepper is a recurring customs compliance issue.
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341 import shipments a month
Ground and crushed pepper presents a higher adulteration risk than whole peppercorns because the milled form is easier to blend with fillers. FDA may sample shipments for authenticity testing in addition to standard Salmonella and pesticide screening. Importers should source from suppliers with robust traceability and consider third-party testing before shipment.
The distinction between crushed and ground is generally one of particle size and processing method, but both forms fall under this same SITC heading (07512). For HTS purposes, the specific tariff line may differ; a binding ruling from CBP can provide certainty when the physical form is ambiguous. Consult a licensed customs broker for guidance.
Basic heading 128 of 337 in section 0
Basic heading 07512 · $19.8M of $14.7B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and India together supply 94% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$19.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $231.8M of Crushed or Ground Pepper and exported $42.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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