Bulk Packed Fresh Poblano Peppers
Fresh poblano peppers packed in bulk cartons for wholesale distribution, maintained chilled to preserve quality. They fit HTS 0709.60.20.50 as specific poblano chilies, fresh or chilled. Designed for food service or processing prep without further preservation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packed for immediate processing rather than wholesale
Bulk peppers explicitly for industrial use like saucing fall under processing subheadings.
If frozen after harvest
Frozen vegetables, even temporarily, are classified in Chapter 71, not fresh.
If for smaller statistical breakouts like specific hybrids
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use ventilated packaging to prevent moisture buildup and ensure compliance with fresh produce standards
• Declare exact quantity and variety on commercial invoice to match statistical reporting
• Avoid overpacking to prevent bruising, which could lead to rejection at inspection
Related Products under HTS 0709.60.20.50
Fresh Poblano Peppers
Fresh poblano peppers (Capsicum annuum) are mild chili peppers with a distinctive heart-shaped pod, typically dark green when unripe and ripening to red. They are harvested fresh or chilled and classified under HTS 0709.60.20.50 specifically for poblanos within the chili peppers category. These peppers are prized in Mexican cuisine for stuffing, roasting, or using in sauces.
Organic Fresh Poblano Peppers
Certified organic fresh poblano peppers are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, meeting standards like those in General Statistical Note 6. They remain fresh or chilled and are specifically identified as poblanos under HTS 0709.60.20.50. Ideal for health-conscious markets and authentic recipes.
Red Ripe Poblano Peppers
Red ripe poblano peppers are the mature stage of the poblano chili, sweeter and milder than green ones, harvested fresh or chilled. Classified under HTS 0709.60.20.50 as poblanos within chili peppers. Commonly used dried as ancho chiles but imported fresh for culinary versatility.
Pre-Washed Fresh Poblano Peppers
Pre-washed fresh poblano peppers, gently cleaned but not peeled or processed, ready for retail. Classified as fresh/chilled poblanos under HTS 0709.60.20.50. Minimal handling keeps them suitable for immediate consumption.