Fresh Cayenne Peppers from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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