Greenhouse Cayenne Peppers

Long, thin cayenne chili peppers grown in greenhouses for uniform size and high heat levels. Classified as greenhouse chili peppers under 0709.60.20.10 when fresh or chilled.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0709.60.40Same rate: 35%

If sweet bell-type for processing

Processing-intended bell peppers have specific statistical reporting per notes.

0804.50.40Lower: 25% vs 35%

If immature and treated as guavas (rare misclass)

Material resemblance might confuse, but Capsicum stays in Chapter 7.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If simply preserved for storage

Provisional preservation treatments move to 0711 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact weight and count per box to match statistical notes on sizing

Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as bell peppers, which have separate codes

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