Green Jalapeño Chili Pods from China
Green jalapeño chili pods are immature fresh peppers picked before ripening, featuring a bright green color and firm texture ideal for salsas. Classified under HTS 0709.60.20.20 as fresh jalapeños, part of Capsicum fruits not dried or processed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use ventilated crates to prevent excess humidity and fungal growth during ocean freight
• Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements including origin inspection
• Avoid mixing with hotter varieties to prevent cross-contamination in classification