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      "question": "What does HS code 0904.21 cover?",
      "answer": "HS code 0904.21 covers fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, dried, neither crushed nor ground."
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    {
      "question": "Which heading and chapter is HS code 0904.21 in?",
      "answer": "HS code 0904.21 is in heading 09.04 (pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta) in chapter 09 (coffee, tea, maté and spices)."
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      "question": "Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 0904.21?",
      "answer": "National tariff lines under 0904.21 are live on border.bot for the United States (6 lines, also used by 1 other country)."
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        "HS code 0904.21 covers fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta, dried, neither crushed nor ground.",
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        "This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.",
        "Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling."
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