Red Mini Sweet Peppers

Vibrant red mini sweet peppers, fully ripened and chilled, known for mild flavor and crunch. HTS 0709.60.20.30 covers these as mini sweet varieties within other chili peppers, differentiated by size and non-pungent nature from standard bells.

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 for bulk shipments intended for brining or value-added products

Statistical note defines 'of a kind for processing' separately from fresh retail mini sweets.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If preserved in brine for temporary storage

Heading 0711 applies to vegetables provisionally preserved, unsuitable for immediate consumption.

0709.60Same rate: 35%

If larger sized and not qualifying as 'mini'

Size distinctions affect subheadings within other peppers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Color must be uniform; declare accurately to match statistical breaks and avoid reclassification

Comply with fumigation rules if from pest-prone regions to pass APHIS inspection

Monitor ethylene exposure in transit to prevent premature ripening