Dried whole capsicum peppers from India
India exported $841 million of dried whole capsicum peppers (HS 0904.21) in FY2025-26, down 12% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 0% US import duty, against 7.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 0%China 7.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $841MDown 11.8% on last year
- HS code
- 0904.21Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 7.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0904.21.20.00 | Of the genus<i style="line-height: normal;">Capsicum</i>(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper): Paprika | 3¢/kg | – | – |
| 0904.21.40.00 | Of the genus<i style="line-height: normal;">Capsicum</i>(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper): Anaheim and ancho pepper | 5¢/kg | – | – |
| 0904.21.60 | Of the genus<i style="line-height: normal;">Capsicum</i>(including cayenne pepper, paprika and red pepper): Other | 2.5¢/kg | – | – |
| 0904.21.80.00 | Dried, neither crushed nor ground: Of the genus <i>Pimenta</i> (including allspice) | Free | 0% | 7.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of dried whole capsicum peppers
India's exports to all countries under HS 0904.21, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 0904.21 is 3.2%, ranging from 0% to 9.6% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on dried whole capsicum peppers from India?
0% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 0904.21, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 7.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for dried whole capsicum peppers?
0904.21, under heading 0904 (Pepper of the genus <i>Piper</i>; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus <i>Capsicum</i> (peppers) or of the genus <i>Pimenta</i> (e.g., allspice): <i></i><i> </i>). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export dried whole capsicum peppers?
Yes. India exported $841 million under HS 0904.21 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.