Red Ripe Jalapeños
Red ripe jalapeños are fully matured fresh peppers with sweeter flavor and wrinkled skin, still suitable for fresh market use. They fall under HTS 0709.60.20.20 as jalapeño variety within fresh or chilled chili peppers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen vegetables move to Chapter 71; fresh/chilled only for 0709.
If serrano variety
Similar hot peppers like serranos have distinct 'other' subheadings beyond jalapeños.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'red jalapeños' to distinguish from green for accurate HTS reporting
• Monitor for anthracnose disease; fumigation may be required for certain origins
• Calculate duties based on net weight excluding stems as per HTS conventions
Related Products under HTS 0709.60.20.20
Fresh Jalapeño Peppers
Fresh jalapeño peppers are small to medium-sized chili peppers from the Capsicum annuum species, harvested green or red, with a heat level of 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville units. They are classified under HTS 0709.60.20.20 as fresh or chilled fruits of the genus Capsicum, specifically identified as jalapeños within the chili peppers category.
Green Jalapeño Chili Pods
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.
Organic Fresh Jalapeños
Certified organic fresh jalapeños grown without synthetic pesticides, meeting USDA NOP standards for organic produce. Classified under HTS 0709.60.20.20 as jalapeños, with statistical note referencing approved organic certifications.
Bulk Jalapeño Peppers for Slicing
Bulk-packed fresh jalapeño peppers sized uniformly for slicing in food service, fresh or chilled condition. HTS 0709.60.20.20 applies to these jalapeño chili peppers not intended for immediate retail.