La Vera Sweet Paprika from Mexico
La Vera sweet paprika from Spain's Extremadura region is traditionally smoked over oak and stone-ground from Capsicum annuum peppers. This drying and smoking process preserves the essential character of the Capsicum fruit, making it classifiable under tariff item 0904.21.00 as dried, neither crushed nor ground.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document the traditional smoking process, as CBSA may question whether smoked products retain the essential character of dried Capsicum
• Ensure no wood residues or contaminants exceed food safety limits
• Keep supplier certificates to verify the product is pure paprika without additives