Chiltepin Pepper Mash with Salt from Germany
Chiltepin pepper mash with salt is made by macerating wild hot red peppers (Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum) with salt, preserving the pure spice character. It falls under tariff item 0904.22.00 as crushed or ground Capsicum fruits, with salt as a minor additive.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document the pepper variety and salt percentage for CBSA verification
• Ensure the mash retains the essential character of Capsicum, not a prepared sauce
• Avoid adding other spices that could shift classification to heading 21.03