10 newer rulings cite the same tariff codes.
Classification can shift over time. Review the more recent rulings below before relying on this one.
The tariff classification of black pepper from Madagascar.
Issued September 11, 2000 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Cite this ruling
Copies to clipboardG8 G81362 (September 11, 2000)
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 0904.11.0020
Headings: 0904
Product description
, Bloomfield, NJ. The merchandise, “Organic Black Pepper,” item CON032, is comprised of organically grown, whole black peppercorns. The product is packed in glass jars within cardboard boxes. The net weight is 100 grams.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for “Organic Black Pepper,” item CON032, will be 0904.11.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.
Full text
NY G81362 September 11, 2000 CLA-2-09:RR:NC:2:231 G81362 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 0904.11.0020 Mr. Stephen DeCastro All-Ways Forwarding International, Inc. 701 Newark Avenue, Suite 300 Elizabeth, NJ 07208 RE: The tariff classification of black pepper from Madagascar. Dear Mr. De Castro: In your letter, dated August 31, 2000, you requested a classification ruling on behalf of your client, World Finer Foods, Inc., Bloomfield, NJ. The merchandise, “Organic Black Pepper,” item CON032, is comprised of organically grown, whole black peppercorns. The product is packed in glass jars within cardboard boxes. The net weight is 100 grams. The applicable subheading for “Organic Black Pepper,” item CON032, will be 0904.11.0020, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for 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, black. The rate of duty will be free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Thomas Brady at 212-637-7064. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
More rulings on the same tariff codes
The tariff classification of Black Pepper Grinder from Italy
The tariff classification of green peppercorns from Indonesia.
The tariff classification of spices, a mixed seasoning, a sauce and smoked sea salt from South Africa
The tariff classification of dried vegetables, spices, plant parts and salt, packed in steel racks from China
The tariff classification of salt and pepper grinders from Italy and India.
The tariff classification of pepper and salt from China.
The tariff classification of spices and seasonings from China
The tariff classification of spices and rock salt, packed in a metal stand, from China.
The tariff classification of pepper mills with ceramic grinders from China and Taiwan containing peppercorns and salt from other countries
The tariff classification and country of origin marking for spices and a spice rack, from China
Follow G81362
Get an email if this ruling is revoked or modified, or a newer ruling supersedes it.
One email per day at most. Confirm your address once, unsubscribe anytime.
Searching CBP rulings the smart way
Rulings are precedent. See which ones apply to your product: TariffLens semantically searches all 200,000+ CBP rulings and builds defensible classifications backed by ruling citations.