Black Pepper supplier in United States
We export Black Pepper from India to United States in bulk — the origin of the trade’s benchmark grades — Malabar Garbled and Tellicherry Extra Bold — and the spice the EU checks hardest for Salmonella.
Who supplies Black Pepper to United States?
YouPals exports Black Pepper from India to United States in bulk — in the grade and packing you specify, steam-treated and lab-tested to United States requirements, from sample quantities up to full container loads.
Shipping Black Pepper to United States
United States is a North America market that took 14% of India’s spice export value in FY2025-26. We ship from the Indian gateway ports — Mundra and Nhava Sheva on the west coast, Cochin and Tuticorin in the south — on the sailing that fits your schedule.
On entry to United States, Black Pepper classifies under ITC-HS 0904 11 10. The applied duty and any border checks are set out below.
Black Pepper grades we ship to United States
| Grade | Specification | Bought for |
|---|---|---|
| Malabar Garbled MG1MG1 | 525 g/l | Cleaned Malabar pepper at roughly 500–550 g/l bulk density — the workhorse export grade. |
| Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold (TGEB)TGEB | 560 g/l | The premium tier: bold, heavy Tellicherry berries above ~550 g/l, hand-selected from the largest fruit. |
Importing Black Pepper into United States
Duty
0% on 0904 11 10 — US HTS 0904.11 — pepper, free
Order terms
- Samples from 50–100 kg
- LCL from 1 MT, or a full 20ft container
- Sea freight FCL and LCL to United States
- Whole or ground to your mesh size
- Steam-treated (ETO-free) on request
- Accredited pre-shipment testing to American and your buyer’s requirements
- Jute or food-grade PP, liners, or your packing spec
- FOB, CFR or CIF — your choice of Incoterm
What to specify on a black pepper contract
- Available whole, cracked and ground, and as pepper oleoresin/essential oil and piperine extract
- Graded principally by bulk density (g/l): MG1 ~500–550 g/l, TGEB 550+ g/l, with lighter ungarbled grades below
- Machine-cleaned, garbled and gravity/sortex sorted to remove light berries, stalk and foreign matter
- Steam sterilisation plus accredited testing is effectively required for the EU because of Salmonella controls
Compliance we ship against
Frequently asked
Can I import Black Pepper from India into United States?
Yes. We export Black Pepper to United States. Applied duty for 0904-11-10 (mfn). Tell us the grade and volume and we will quote it with the required documentation.
What is the difference between MG1 and TGEB black pepper?
MG1 (Malabar Garbled Grade 1) is cleaned pepper at roughly 500–550 g/l bulk density. TGEB (Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold) is the premium tier: larger, heavier berries above ~550 g/l, hand-selected from the Tellicherry region.
Why does EU-bound Indian black pepper need Salmonella testing?
Under Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 black pepper from India is listed for increased official controls at a 50% check rate for Salmonella. Steam sterilisation and accredited pre-shipment testing are needed to clear EU border control reliably.
Sources
- Spices Board of India — Export statistics· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16
- Spices Board Act, 1986 — Schedule of spices· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16
- USITC — Harmonized Tariff Schedule· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16