U.S. imports of Whole Pepper (Neither Crushed nor Ground) (SITC 07511) totaled $33.4M in August 2026, imported from 36 countries.
Importers of Whole Pepper (Neither Crushed nor Ground) 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 Pepper (Neither Crushed nor Ground) imports of $33.4M in August 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $37.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWhole peppercorns — black, white, green, and red — traded in their intact berry form are the benchmark spice commodity in this heading, distinguished from crushed or ground pepper by processing state, which directly affects duty treatment and end-use application. Vietnam has emerged as the dominant global supplier of whole pepper, and US importers sourcing from major Asian origins should be aware of any applicable trade-remedy measures that may affect landed cost. FDA regulates imported spices as food, and whole pepper shipments are subject to examination for filth, Salmonella, and pesticide residues.
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371 import shipments a month
Whole pepper and crushed or ground pepper occupy separate SITC and HTS headings, and the duty rates and statistical reporting differ between them. Importers should confirm the exact physical form at time of entry, as partially broken or cracked peppercorns may require a classification ruling to determine whether they meet the 'neither crushed nor ground' threshold.
FDA's primary concerns for whole pepper include Salmonella contamination, pesticide residue levels, and the presence of filth or foreign matter. Suppliers with prior violation histories may be placed on automatic detention, requiring costly testing before release. Importers should request certificates of analysis and work with suppliers who follow Good Agricultural Practices.
Basic heading 87 of 337 in section 0
Basic heading 07511 · $33.4M of $14.7B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Indonesia together supply 91% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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 Pepper (Neither Crushed nor Ground) and exported $15.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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