Green Anaheim Peppers from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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