Ancho Chile Powder
Ancho chile powder is made from dried poblano peppers of the genus Capsicum, ground into a fine powder used in Mexican cuisine for sauces and moles. It falls under HTS 0904.21.60.90 as dried fruits of Capsicum that are crushed or ground, distinct from whole dried peppers. This classification applies to pure spice forms without additives.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with other spices or seasonings
Mixtures of ground spices fall under Chapter 91 as spice blends, not pure single Capsicum products.
If imported as whole dried peppers, not ground
Dried but neither crushed nor ground Capsicum fruits use the unground subheading.
If prepared as a sauce base or mixed condiment
Ground peppers in mixed preparations for culinary use shift to Chapter 21 for sauces and condiments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is purely ground Capsicum fruits without shells or additives, as pepper shells are prohibited under US notes
• Provide lab analysis or certificate of origin confirming Capsicum genus to avoid misclassification as black pepper (0904.11)
• Ensure packaging complies with FDA food labeling for spices; bulk imports over 2.3kg avoid container duties
Related Products under HTS 0904.21.60.90
Cayenne Pepper Powder
Cayenne pepper powder is finely ground dried cayenne peppers (Capsicum annuum) known for their intense heat in hot sauces and rubs. Classified under HTS 0904.21.60.90 for other ground fruits of the genus Capsicum, excluding common varieties like paprika. It's a pure spice without further processing.
Guajillo Chile Powder
Guajillo chile powder comes from grinding dried guajillo peppers (Capsicum sorbanaceum), prized for mild heat and berry notes in authentic Mexican dishes. HTS 0904.21.60.90 covers this as other ground Capsicum fruits beyond standard cayenne or paprika. Pure form ensures spice chapter classification.
Chipotle Chile Powder
Chipotle chile powder is ground from smoked and dried jalapeño peppers (Capsicum annuum var. annuum), offering smoky flavor for barbecue and moles. It qualifies for HTS 0904.21.60.90 as other crushed/ground Capsicum fruits, post-drying process. Smoking doesn't alter the dried spice classification.
Pasilla Chile Powder
Pasilla chile powder derives from dried chilaca peppers (Capsicum annuum), ground for rich, raisin-like flavor in traditional salsas. Under HTS 0904.21.60.90 for other ground genus Capsicum, as a specialty beyond cayenne/paprika. Ensures proper spice import duties.
Bird's Eye Chili Powder
Bird's eye chili powder is intensely hot ground dried Capsicum frutescens peppers, popular in Thai and African cuisines. HTS 0904.21.60.90 captures this as other ground Capsicum fruits. High capsaicin content defines its spice use.
Habanero Pepper Powder
Habanero pepper powder from ground dried habanero Capsicum chinense offers fruity heat for salsas and hot sauces. Fits HTS 0904.21.60.90 as other crushed/ground Capsicum, specialty variety. Pure spice form key to chapter placement.