Fresh Cayenne Peppers from Germany
Fresh cayenne peppers are long, thin, wrinkled chilies with high heat (30,000-50,000 Scoville), often red and used for hot sauces. They fit HTS 0709.60.20.70 as other chili peppers, fresh or chilled.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Monitor temperature logs to ensure chain of custody for chilled status
• Declare accurate quantity and weight; statistical notes emphasize precise reporting
• Test for microbial contamination common in tropical-origin peppers