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.

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.

0709.60.40.74Same rate: 35%

If washed and intended for value-added processing

Prepped produce for freezing/pickling uses the processing-specific code per statistical notes.

0809.40.40.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If considered fruit rather than vegetable

Botanical confusion could shift to Chapter 8 for fresh peppers as fruit.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document washing process to prove no preservatives were added, maintaining fresh status

Adhere to FSMA rules for produce safety during import

Separate from any treated lots to avoid contamination claims