Yellow Mini Sweet Peppers
Yellow mini sweet peppers are small, vibrant Capsicum fruits harvested fresh or chilled for use in salads and gourmet dishes. Their mild, sweet flavour and colourful appearance place them under tariff item 0709.60.90, which covers other fresh or chilled fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta not elsewhere specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported during a period specified by ministerial order (max 12 weeks per year)
This item may apply when seasonal import restrictions are temporarily lifted, offering a different duty rate.
If the peppers are frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen vegetables, including Capsicum fruits, are classified under heading 07.10.
If the peppers are preserved or prepared beyond fresh/chilled state
Prepared vegetable products fall under chapter 20, not chapter 07.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the peppers are fresh or chilled and not processed, as dried, ground, or preserved forms fall under other headings
• Include package weight when calculating duties, per supplementary note 1
• Verify whether seasonal safeguard measures apply to imports through certain customs offices
Related Products under Tariff item 0709.60.90
Assorted Color Mini Sweet Pepper Mix
Pre-packaged mix of red, yellow, and orange mini sweet peppers, fresh or chilled for retail. These non-pungent Capsicum fruits are classified under tariff item 0709.60.90 as 'other' fruits of the genus Capsicum.
Bulk Jalapeño Peppers for Slicing
Bulk-packed fresh jalapeño peppers sized uniformly for slicing in food service, fresh or chilled condition. These Capsicum fruits are classified under tariff item 0709.60.90 as 'other' fruits of the genus Capsicum.
Bulk Packed Fresh Poblano Peppers
Bulk packed fresh poblano peppers are Capsicum annuum fruits shipped in large cartons and kept chilled for wholesale distribution. They are classified under tariff item 0709.60.90 as other fresh or chilled fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, suitable for food service or processing.
California-Grown Anaheim Chilies
California-grown Anaheim chilies are mild to medium-heat Capsicum annuum peppers harvested fresh or chilled for culinary use. As a named variety of Capsicum fruit not elsewhere specified, they are classified under tariff item 0709.60.90 for other fresh or chilled peppers.
Fresh Anaheim Chili Peppers
Fresh Anaheim chili peppers are mild to medium-heat Capsicum annuum fruits harvested green or red and sold fresh or chilled. They fall under tariff item 0709.60.90, which covers other fresh or chilled fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta not specifically named elsewhere.
Fresh Anaheim Peppers
Fresh Anaheim peppers, also known as New Mexico chilies, are mild green peppers commonly used roasted or fresh in salsas. They are fruits of the genus Capsicum, fresh or chilled, and do not fall under the seasonal or greenhouse-specific sibling items, so they are classified under the 'Other' tariff item.