Hungarian Sweet Paprika Powder from Japan
Hungarian sweet paprika is a finely ground powder made from dried Capsicum annuum peppers, prized for its vibrant red color and mild, sweet flavor without significant heat. It falls under HTS 0904.21.20.00 as paprika, which is specifically dried fruits of the genus Capsicum that are neither crushed nor ground in a way that changes the classification, but this subheading covers the pure paprika form.
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Import Tips
• Verify purity to comply with U.S. prohibitions on pepper shells and impure spices; obtain certificates of analysis from suppliers
• Ensure product is labeled as 'paprika' from Capsicum genus, not mixed with Piper pepper, to avoid reclassification
• Check for origin from duty-free countries like Mexico or Canada for potential exemptions on small tea-related wrappings if applicable