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0904.11.00.40 - White 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of DutyFree
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category specifically covers white pepper, which is derived from the genus *Piper*. Unlike black pepper, white pepper is produced by removing the outer hull of the peppercorn after it has been soaked and ripened, resulting in a more refined product with a different flavor profile and appearance. It is the dried, uncrushed, and unground form of this specific type of pepper.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 0904.11.00.20 (Black), lies in the processing method and the resulting color and sensory characteristics. While both are from the genus *Piper* and are in their dried, whole form, the removal of the pericarp in white pepper production is the key differentiator for this classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code relies on confirming the product is indeed white pepper in its whole, dried state, originating from the genus *Piper*, and that it has not undergone crushing or grinding.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0904.11.00.40?
HTS code 0904.11.00.40 covers White under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 09: Coffee, tea, maté and spices.
›What products are classified under 0904.11.00.40?
This classification covers White. It is a subcategory of Neither crushed nor ground (0904.11.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 0904.11.00.40?
The general rate of duty for HTS 0904.11.00.40 is Free. The Column 2 rate is Free.
›What unit of quantity is used for 0904.11.00.40?
Imports under HTS 0904.11.00.40 are measured in kg.

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