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.

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.

0709.60Same rate: 35%

If other fresh chili peppers not Anaheim

Non-Anaheim chilies like serrano or poblano fall under broader 'other' subheadings within 0709.60 based on variety.

0804.50.40Lower: 25% vs 35%

If packed for retail sale in consumer-ready units

Material differences or retail packaging might shift to Chapter 8 if considered more like fresh fruit preparations, though rare for peppers.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If frozen without further processing

Freezing removes them from fresh/chilled Chapter 7 to Chapter 71 for frozen vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use commercial invoices specifying 'red Anaheim' and weight to match statistical reporting; declare at actual variety

Obtain APHIS import permits if from quarantined areas and ensure packing avoids bruising for quality compliance