Spanish Smoked Paprika (Pimentón Dulce)

Ground powder from smoked and dried sweet red peppers (Capsicum annuum), offering a smoky-sweet profile ideal for Spanish cuisine. Falls under HTS 0904.22.20.00 specifically for ground paprika derived from Capsicum genus fruits.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0904.22.40.00Same rate: 7.5%

If classified as cayenne or other hot red pepper

Hotter Capsicum varieties like cayenne fall under separate subheadings within 0904.22.

1211.90Higher: 16% vs 7.5%

If imported as plants for extraction rather than spice

Plants used for perfume, pharmaceutical, or insecticide purposes are in heading 1211.

2009.89Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If vinegar-pickled or brined

Pickled peppers, even ground, become preserved vegetables in Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include processing details like smoking method in documentation to confirm it's still pure ground Capsicum

Ensure labeling distinguishes it from hotter varieties to prevent misclassification as cayenne

Test for fumigation residues, as smoked spices often undergo treatments during export