Chapter 09 covers coffee, tea, maté and spices. Includes coffee beans/ground, tea leaves, maté, pepper, dried chili, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, star anise, fennel, ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, bay leaves, curry, etc. These goods are mostly plant-based seasonings used for food flavoring or drinking. Within the chapter, they are subdivided by degree of processing (unmilled/milled) and type. Heading 0904 covers pepper; dried chili and chili powder. Includes unmilled pepper, milled pepper, dried chili (whole or cut), chili powder (milled). Note: chili belongs to the genus Capsicum or Pimenta. Paprika is also classified under this heading. However, chili oleoresin and chili essential oil are classified under Chapter 33. Code 090422 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits 09 = chapter: coffee, tea, maté and spices. Digits 3-4: 04 = heading: pepper; dried chili and chili powder. Digits 5-6: 22 = subheading: milled chili powder. The 5th digit 2 indicates chili (distinguished from pepper's 1), and the 6th digit 2 indicates milled (distinguished from unmilled's 1). Therefore 090422 specifically refers to milled powder of the genus Capsicum, excluding unmilled dried chili (090421) or pepper (090411/090412). This product is milled chili powder, belonging to chili after grinding into powder. Classified under 090422 rather than 090421 (unmilled dried chili) or other subheadings of 0904. It is also not classified under 0909 (fennel), 0910 (ginger, curry, etc.). If chili powder is mixed with other spices, it may be classified under 0910 or 2103.

Product Name: Declare the specific name of the goods, such as 'chili powder', 'red chili powder', avoiding vague terms like 'seasoning'. Brand Type: Fill in the brand name or 'no brand', such as 'McCormick'. Ingredient Content: Main ingredients and proportions, such as 100% chili, or if mixed with other spices, list them. Processing Method: Indicate 'grinding', 'crushing', etc., to distinguish from unmilled or whole. Packaging Specification: Retail packaging or industrial packaging, such as 25kg/bag, 100g/bottle. Use: Edible seasoning, food processing, etc. Origin: Country or region of production, such as China, India, Vietnam. Customs declaration example: Product Name: Red chili powder (milled) Brand: No brand Ingredient Content: 100% chili Processing Method: Grinding Packaging Specification: 25 kg/bag Use: Food seasoning Origin: China HS Code: 0904220000 Declaration Elements: 1. Product Name: Red chili powder; 2. Brand Type: No brand; 3. Ingredient Content: 100% chili; 4. Processing Method: Grinding; 5. Packaging Specification: 25 kg/bag; 6. Use: Food seasoning; 7. Origin: China. Mistakenly declaring unmilled dried chili as 090422, when it should be 090421. Chili powder mixed with other spices not declared, may be classified under 0910 or 2103. Brand type omitted or incorrect, leading to customs review failure.

Core basis for classification: 1. The product attribute is milled powder of chili (genus Capsicum); 2. Processing state is grinding, not whole or cut; 3. Not mixed with other spices (if mixed, may be classified under 0910 or 2103); 4. Exclude pepper (0904.1), other seasonings (0909, 0910). Refer to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System for 0904. 090421 Unmilled dried chili: Unmilled dried chili is whole or cut, not ground; 090422 is milled powder. Processing state is the core difference. 090411 Unmilled pepper: Pepper is genus Piper, chili is genus Capsicum, different plant species. 090411 is unmilled pepper, 090422 is milled chili. 091091 Mixed seasoning spices: 091091 is a mixture of spices from different headings, such as chili powder mixed with Sichuan pepper, star anise, etc.; 090422 is pure chili powder. 210390 Other seasonings: 210390 is sauces, mixed seasonings, etc., usually containing multiple ingredients and not pure spice powder. 330190 Essential oils and resins: 330190 is chili oleoresin, essential oil and other extracts, not directly ground powder. Is it indeed a plant of the genus Capsicum? Has it been ground into powder? Is it mixed with other spices? Is it used for food seasoning? Has pepper and other spices been excluded?

How to inquire about the import tariff rate for 090422? You can log on to the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the 'Single Window' to inquire about the 'Import and Export Tariff', enter HS code 0904220000, and check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, and consumption tax. Third-party tariff inquiry tools can also be used, but official sources prevail. Note that rates may be adjusted; it is recommended to use the latest tariff at the time of declaration. What is the difference in HS codes between chili powder and pepper powder? Chili powder (milled) is 090422, pepper powder (milled) is 090412. The plant species are different: chili is genus Capsicum, pepper is genus Piper. If chili powder is mistakenly declared as pepper powder, it will lead to classification errors and may result in tax supplements or penalties. If a small amount of Sichuan pepper powder is mixed into chili powder, can it still be classified under 090422? No. If chili powder is mixed with other spices (such as Sichuan pepper, star anise), it is a mixed seasoning spice, usually classified under 091091 or 210390. Classification should be judged based on the mixed ingredients and proportions, and it is recommended to declare the ingredient content truthfully. Can cross-border e-commerce retail chili powder use 090422? Yes, but note that retail packaging must comply with cross-border e-commerce regulatory requirements, such as Chinese labels, certificate of origin, etc. When declaring, elements such as brand, ingredients, and processing method must be provided. If it is a small parcel direct mail, postal tax may apply, but the HS code still needs to be correct. What are the differences in declaration elements between unmilled dried chili and milled chili powder? The declaration elements for unmilled dried chili (090421) emphasize 'unmilled', 'whole/cut', while milled chili powder (090422) needs to indicate 'grinding', 'powder form'. Processing method is the key difference; incorrect filling will lead to classification errors. What certifications are needed to export chili powder to the EU? Exporting to the EU requires compliance with EU food safety regulations, such as EC 178/2002, and may require pesticide residue test reports, heavy metal tests, microbiological tests, etc. Some countries require certificate of origin and fumigation certificate. HS code 090422 corresponds to 0904 22 00 in the EU; tariff inquiries can refer to the TARIC database. What are the differences in customs supervision conditions between 090422 and 090421? The supervision conditions may differ. For example, 090421 (unmilled dried chili) may involve animal and plant quarantine, while 090422 (milled chili powder) is usually supervised as processed food. Specifically, check the 'Customs Supervision Conditions Table' to confirm whether an inbound goods customs clearance form, inspection and quarantine category, etc. are required. How to determine whether chili powder belongs to 090422 rather than 091091? The key is whether it is mixed with spices from other headings. If pure chili is ground, classify under 090422; if mixed with Sichuan pepper, star anise, cinnamon, etc., classify under 091091. If mixed and used directly as a seasoning, it may also be classified under 210390. It is recommended to refer to the 'Tariff Explanatory Notes' and customs classification decisions.