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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.

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.

0904.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried as prik khee nu

Dried peppers excluded per chapter note.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If in brine for short-term storage

Provisional preservation shifts classification.

0603Lower: 14% vs 35%

If sold as live plants with fruit

Cuttings or plants for ornamental/ propagation under Chapter 06.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use mesh bags for airflow to prevent mold during chilled transport

• Provide varietal certificates to distinguish from ornamental peppers

• Comply with fumigation requirements for Asian imports

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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.