0904.21.60.20 - Jalapeno peppers

This HTS classification, 0904.21.60.20, specifically covers dried, uncrushed, and unground jalapeno peppers. These are fruits of the genus Capsicum, characterized by their distinct green to red color, medium heat level, and typical oblong shape. They fall under the broader category of peppers that are prepared in a dried state and are not pulverized or ground into a powder or flake form.

This classification is distinct from its sibling, 0904.21.60.10, which is designated for bell peppers. Bell peppers, while also fruits of the genus Capsicum, are characterized by their mild or sweet flavor profile and are typically larger and more bulbous in shape compared to jalapenos. Additionally, 0904.21.60.90 encompasses all other varieties of dried, uncrushed, and unground Capsicum peppers not specifically enumerated elsewhere within this sub-heading, making jalapeno peppers a precise exclusion from that residual category.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for dried jalapeno peppers. The classification is therefore definitive at this level, distinguishing jalapenos based on their specific varietal characteristics within the broader grouping of dried Capsicum fruits. Importers and exporters should ensure that the dried peppers they are declaring meet the physical and botanical definitions of jalapenos to correctly utilize this classification.