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HTS Code · Chapter 20 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

2005.99.50Pimientos (Capsicum anuum)

Also written 20059950

HTS Code 2005.99.50 covers any article best defined as Prepared Foodstuffs; Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar; Tobacco and Manufactured Tobacco SubstitutesPreparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plantsOther vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006:Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables:Other:Fruits of the genus Capsicum (peppers) or of the genus Pimenta (e.g., allspice):Pimientos (Capsicum anuum) in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from China pay 45.6% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 2005.99.50 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 43.1% to 45.6%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 2005.99.50

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
45.6%
$4,560.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
46.07%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$14,607.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty8.1%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 2005.99.50

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
8.1%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
A+AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
38.5%
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China45.6%
  • Mexico18.1%
  • Canada18.1%
  • Vietnam20.6%
  • Germany10%
Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 2005.99.50 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from China pay 45.6% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
45.6%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China8.1%45.6%
Mexico8.1%18.1%0% with USMCA
Canada8.1%18.1%0% with USMCA
Vietnam8.1%20.6%
Germany8.1%10%
Japan8.1%12.5%
South Korea8.1%12.5%
Taiwan8.1%10%
India8.1%18.1%
Ireland8.1%10%
Italy8.1%10%
Switzerland8.1%12.5%
Thailand8.1%20.6%
Malaysia8.1%18.1%
United Kingdom8.1%18.1%
France8.1%10%
Indonesia8.1%18.1%
Brazil8.1%45.6%
Bangladesh8.1%18.1%
Cambodia8.1%18.1%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from China pay 45.6% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Mexico pay 18.1% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Canada pay 18.1% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Vietnam pay 20.6% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.9%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.4%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.4%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.9%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from India pay 18.1% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.9%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.9%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.4%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Thailand pay 20.6% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Malaysia pay 18.1% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from United Kingdom pay 18.1% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from France pay 10% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (1.9%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Indonesia pay 18.1% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Brazil pay 45.6% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Bangladesh pay 18.1% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Cambodia pay 18.1% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 2005.99.50 From

In 2025 the US imported $48M of pimientos (capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50 and related codes), up 16% on 2024, mostly from Peru (59%), Mexico (9%) and Italy (7%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Peru$28M59%24%20.6%12.5% with US-Peru TPA
Mexico$5M9%16%18.1%0% with USMCA
Italy$3M7%33%10%
Greece$3M6%103%10%
Spain$3M6%47%10%
Turkey$2M5%0%20.6%
Thailand$1M2%4%20.6%
Egypt$953K2%76%20.6%
South Africa$664K1%New20.6%12.5% with AGOA
Armenia$227K0%34%8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 2005.99.50 cover?

HTS code 2005.99.50 covers pimientos (Capsicum anuum), classified under Chapter 20 (Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 8.1%. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.

What is the duty rate for HTS 2005.99.50?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2005.99.50 is 8.1%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 38.5%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from China pay 45.6% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Vietnam pay 20.6% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of pimientos (Capsicum anuum) (HTS 2005.99.50) from Mexico pay 18.1% in duties: the 8.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 2005.99.50?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 2005.99.50 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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