Red Ripe Jalapeños from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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