Spanish Smoked Paprika (Pimentón Dulce) from China
Spanish smoked paprika, or Pimentón Dulce, is made from mild Capsicum peppers smoked over oak wood and dried, offering a sweet, smoky flavor ideal for paella and chorizo. Classified under HTS 0904.21.20.00 as it qualifies as paprika from the genus Capsicum, dried without crushing or grinding beyond powder form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide fumigation certificates if wood-smoked to meet phytosanitary requirements for spice imports
• Label accurately as 'sweet smoked paprika' to distinguish from hot varieties and prevent misclassification
• Avoid pepper shells contamination, as their importation is prohibited, which could lead to shipment rejection