HTS 0904.11.00Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice):Pepper of the genus Piper: Neither crushed nor ground

What that translates to:Whole pepper (Piper), e.g. black or white peppercorns

Also written 09041100. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Country of origin

Whole pepper (Piper), e.g. black or white peppercorns (HTS 0904.11.00) from China owe 7.5% in total duties as of Oct 1, 2026: no regular duty plus a 7.5% China tariff (Section 301).

Total duty rate7.5%That's $750 on a $10,000 shipment.

China tariffSection 301, since Feb 14, 20207.5%

Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff scheduleFree

Total duty7.5%

No forced-labor tariff on this product: it's on the tariff's exemption list (HTS 9903.05.86).

Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026); USTR, Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action (List 4A cut to 7.5% from Feb 14, 2020), 85 FR 3741, Jan 22, 2020; HTS 9903.88.15.

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Official description

Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice): Pepper of the genus Piper: Neither crushed nor ground

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 9: Coffee, tea, maté and spices.

Statistical lines

The 10-digit numbers used on entry paperwork. They share this code's duty rates.

0904.11.0020 (0904110020)Black · reported in kg
0904.11.0040 (0904110040)White · reported in kg

What changed for this code

Jul 24, 2026Forced-labor tariffs start on imports from 60 economies (Section 301)
Jul 22, 202625% Section 301 tariff on products of Brazil starts
Jan 1, 2026Section 301 tariff on Nicaragua starts at 0%, set to rise to 10% in 2027 and 15% in 2028

Questions about HTS 0904.11.00

What is the duty rate for HTS 0904.11.00?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is Free. Goods from China owe 7.5% in total as of Oct 1, 2026, including any additional tariffs. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 0904.11.00 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, for goods from 2 countries and territories as of Oct 1, 2026: China, Nicaragua. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.

Is HTS 0904.11.00 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 0904.11.00 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

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