0904.21.20.00 - Paprika

This HTS subheading specifically classifies paprika, which is derived from the fruits of the genus Capsicum. For classification purposes, paprika is understood as the dried, uncrushed, and unground form of Capsicum peppers that are primarily characterized by their distinct red color and often a mild to moderate level of heat. It encompasses a wide variety of Capsicum varieties specifically prepared and recognized as paprika for culinary or industrial use.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, subheading 0904.21.40.00 covers specific varieties like Anaheim and ancho peppers, which, while also dried and from the genus Capsicum, are treated separately. Subheading 0904.21.60, "Other," would encompass any remaining dried, uncrushed, and unground Capsicum fruits that do not fit the definition of paprika or the specific varieties mentioned. Therefore, 0904.21.20.00 isolates paprika based on its characteristic identity as a distinct product within the broader category of dried Capsicum fruits.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 0904.21.20.00. Classification within this subheading relies on the confirmation that the imported product is indeed paprika, recognized by its physical attributes and common trade understanding, and that it has not undergone crushing or grinding.