Chapter 09 · Coffee, tea, mate and spices · Section 2
HS Code 0904.21
Dried, neither crushed nor ground
Heading 0904: Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice)
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 0904.21
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0904.21.20 |
Dried, neither crushed nor ground > Of the genusCapsicum(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper) > Paprika |
3¢/kg | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 11¢/kg | kg |
| 0904.21.40 |
Dried, neither crushed nor ground > Of the genusCapsicum(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper) > Anaheim and ancho pepper |
5¢/kg | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | 11¢/kg | kg |
| 0904.21.60 |
Dried, neither crushed nor ground > Of the genusCapsicum(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper) > Other 3 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
2.5¢/kg | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 11¢/kg | kg |
| 0904.21.80 |
Of the genusCapsicum(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper) > Other > Of the genus Pimenta (including allspice) |
Free | - | Free | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 0904.21
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 0904 21 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 0904 21 10 | Sweet peppers (Capsicum annuum) | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 0904 21 00 | Dried, neither crushed nor ground | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 0904.21
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 0904 21 00 00 | Dried, neither crushed nor ground | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0904 21 10 00 | Sweet peppers (Capsicum annuum) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0904 21 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0904 21 90 20 | Peppers (sweet or other than sweet) (Capsicum spp.) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 0904 21 90 80 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 0904
The subheadings immediately before and after 0904.21 in chapter 09.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 0904.21.
What is HS code 0904.21?
HS code 0904.21 covers: Dried, neither crushed nor ground. It belongs to chapter 09 (Coffee, tea, mate and spices) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 0904.21?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free +. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 0904.21?
The UK extends 0904.21 to 5 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 0904210000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.