0709.60.20.40/Fresh Anaheim Chili Peppers/Mexico

Fresh Anaheim Chili Peppers from Mexico

Fresh Anaheim chili peppers are mild to medium-heat green or red peppers from the Capsicum annuum species, harvested fresh or chilled for culinary use. They fall under HTS 0709.60.20.40 as they are specifically classified as 'Anaheim' variety within the chili peppers subheading for fresh or chilled fruits of the genus Capsicum.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify variety through supplier certificates or visual inspection to confirm Anaheim classification, as misidentification can lead to reclassification

• Ensure produce is fresh or chilled (not frozen or dried) and provide phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA import requirements

• Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding cold chain temperature limits during transit, which could trigger provisional preservation rules under heading 0711