0904.11.00.40 - White

This HTS category specifically covers white pepper, which is derived from the genus *Piper*. Unlike black pepper, white pepper is produced by removing the outer hull of the peppercorn after it has been soaked and ripened, resulting in a more refined product with a different flavor profile and appearance. It is the dried, uncrushed, and unground form of this specific type of pepper.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 0904.11.00.20 (Black), lies in the processing method and the resulting color and sensory characteristics. While both are from the genus *Piper* and are in their dried, whole form, the removal of the pericarp in white pepper production is the key differentiator for this classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code relies on confirming the product is indeed white pepper in its whole, dried state, originating from the genus *Piper*, and that it has not undergone crushing or grinding.