Green Anaheim Peppers
Immature green Anaheim peppers are long, mildly spicy Capsicum fruits picked fresh for roasting, stuffing, or fresh eating. Classified under HTS 0709.60.20.40 due to their designation as the Anaheim variety of 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 for sweet bell-type for processing
If reclassified as bell peppers used for freezing or brining, they shift to processing categories per statistical note definitions.
If dried or ground
Dried or crushed Capsicum fruits like Anaheim are excluded from Chapter 7 and enter under heading 0904 for spices.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur solution
Treatment solely for transport preservation moves them to heading 0711 if unsuitable for immediate consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'Anaheim' with origin details to facilitate Customs verification against the specific subheading
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for fresh produce and maintain refrigeration logs to prove chilled condition
• Watch for pesticide residue issues common in peppers; test samples if from high-risk regions to avoid detentions
Related Products under HTS 0709.60.20.40
Fresh Anaheim Chili Peppers
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.
New Mexico Hatch Anaheim Peppers
Hatch-style Anaheim peppers from New Mexico, prized for roasting and featuring a signature smoky flavor when fresh. They are designated under HTS 0709.60.20.40 as Anaheim variety fresh or chilled peppers of genus Capsicum.
Red Ripe Anaheim Chilies
Red Anaheim chilies are fully ripened versions of the Anaheim pepper, offering sweeter flavor and vibrant color while remaining fresh or chilled. They are included in HTS 0709.60.20.40 as the 'Anaheim' statistical breakout covers both green and red forms of this chili pepper variety.
Organic Anaheim Peppers
Certified organic Anaheim peppers are grown without synthetic pesticides, harvested fresh or chilled as mild green chilies. They classify under HTS 0709.60.20.40 for Anaheim variety, with organic status noted per General Statistical Note 6 for reporting.
California-Grown Anaheim Chilies
Anaheim chilies grown in California's Imperial Valley, known for their consistent mild heat and large size, imported fresh or chilled. HTS 0709.60.20.40 applies specifically to this named variety of Capsicum chili peppers.