Fresh Cayenne Peppers from Mexico
Fresh cayenne peppers are long, thin red chilies with moderate to high heat, often used dried but imported fresh for immediate use in dishes. HTS 0709.60.20 covers these as fresh chili peppers.
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
• Document maturity stage (green vs red) on manifests, as it affects market value but not HTS code
• Comply with APHIS import permits for peppers from non-quarantined regions
• Watch for misdeclaration as milder varieties, leading to incorrect duty assessment