Air-Dried Jalapeno Chilies
Air-dried jalapeno chilies, whole pods preserved through natural drying, used in salsas and spice rubs. HTS 0904.21.60.20 applies to these dried, uncrushed Capsicum jalapenos, per chapter exclusions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for medicinal or extraction purposes
Plants used for perfumery, pharmacy, or extraction fall under 1211, not culinary spices.
If genus Pimenta (allspice)
Pimenta dried peppers have separate subheading; Capsicum jalapeno is distinct.
If freeze-dried for vegetable use
Freeze-dried peppers prepared as vegetables classify under Chapter 07, not spices.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test moisture content to ensure 'dried' status; excessive moisture risks reclassification as fresh
• Avoid ground particulates during processing to stay in 'neither crushed nor ground' category
• Declare varietal purity; adulterated or impure peppers prohibited under US import laws
Related Products under HTS 0904.21.60.20
Dried Jalapeno Pepper Pods
Whole dried jalapeno pepper pods from the Capsicum genus, neither crushed nor ground, used for culinary seasoning and spice blends. Classified under HTS 0904.21.60.20 as dried fruits of the genus Capsicum specifically identified as jalapeno peppers. Excludes cubeb pepper and products of heading 1211 per chapter notes.
Dehydrated Whole Jalapeno Peppers
Commercially dehydrated whole jalapeno peppers, air-dried for preservation, neither crushed nor ground, ideal for Mexican cuisine. Fits HTS 0904.21.60.20 as dried fruits of Capsicum specifically jalapenos, excluding prohibited pepper shells.
Bulk Dried Jalapeno Peppers
Bulk-packed dried jalapeno peppers for food manufacturing, whole and intact, neither crushed nor ground. Precisely matches HTS 0904.21.60.20 for other dried Capsicum jalapenos used as spices.
Sun-Dried Jalapeno Pods
Sun-dried jalapeno pods, naturally dehydrated in whole form for intense flavor in hot sauces. Classified in HTS 0904.21.60.20 as dried neither crushed nor ground jalapeno Capsicum fruits.
Organic Dried Jalapeno Peppers
Certified organic dried jalapeno peppers, whole pods grown without synthetic pesticides, for premium spice markets. HTS 0904.21.60.20 covers these dried Capsicum jalapenos; reference GSN 6 for organic standards.