Fresh Serrano Peppers
Fresh serrano peppers are slender, bright green chilies with moderate heat (10,000-23,000 Scoville), commonly used in salsas and sauces. They are categorized in HTS 0709.60.20.70 for other fresh or chilled chili peppers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in sulfur water or brine for transport
Chapter note 0711 applies to vegetables preserved only for provisional storage.
If dehydrated or powdered
Exclusion for dried Capsicum moves to spices heading 0904.
If bell-type for industrial processing
Applies to sweet peppers for value-added products per statistical note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain chill without freezing during transit
• Obtain import permits if from regions with pest risks identified by USDA
• Document varietal purity to prevent confusion with similar-looking peppers
Related Products under HTS 0709.60.20.70
Fresh Jalapeño Peppers
Fresh jalapeño peppers are medium-sized chili peppers with a heat level of 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville units, harvested while green or allowed to ripen to red. They fall under HTS 0709.60.20.70 as fresh or chilled fruits of the genus Capsicum, specifically 'other' chili peppers not classified elsewhere in the heading.
Fresh Habanero Peppers
Fresh habanero peppers are small, lantern-shaped chilies known for extreme heat (100,000-350,000 Scoville units), typically orange or red when mature. Classified under HTS 0709.60.20.70 as fresh or chilled 'other' chili peppers of genus Capsicum.
Fresh Poblano Peppers
Fresh poblano peppers are large, heart-shaped mild chilies (1,000-1,500 Scoville) used for chile rellenos, dark green ripening to red. HTS 0709.60.20.70 covers them as other fresh Capsicum fruits.
Fresh Cayenne Peppers
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.
Fresh Thai Chili Peppers
Fresh Thai chili peppers are tiny, fiery birds-eye type chilies (50,000-175,000 Scoville) used in Southeast Asian dishes. Classified under HTS 0709.60.20.70 for other fresh or chilled chili peppers.