0904.21.60.90 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, "Other," under 0904.21.60.90, encompasses dried fruits of the genus *Capsicum* (peppers) that are neither crushed nor ground and do not fall into the specific subcategories of bell peppers or jalapeno peppers. It serves as a residual category for various types of *Capsicum* peppers that meet the general description of dried, whole peppers but are not distinctly identified as bell or jalapeno varieties based on their physical characteristics or common naming conventions.

The distinction from sibling categories, such as 0904.21.60.10 (Bell peppers) and 0904.21.60.20 (Jalapeno peppers), lies in the specific botanical and culinary identity of the pepper. While bell peppers are characterized by their large, blocky shape and mild flavor, and jalapeno peppers are known for their medium size and moderate heat, this "Other" category includes a broad range of *Capsicum* varieties that do not fit these specific definitions. Examples could include cayenne peppers, paprika peppers (when whole and dried), or other indigenous or less commonly identified *Capsicum* varieties.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. The classification under this code relies on the careful determination that the dried, whole *Capsicum* fruit does not qualify for a more specific heading based on its distinct varietal characteristics as defined by common trade understanding and botanical classification. Importers and customs officials must verify that the product is indeed a *Capsicum* species, dried, whole (neither crushed nor ground), and not specifically a bell pepper or jalapeno pepper.