Fresh Poblano Peppers
Fresh poblano peppers are mild, heart-shaped dark green chilies used for chiles rellenos, ripening to red. As chili peppers of genus Capsicum, fresh or chilled, they classify under HTS 0709.60.20.
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If mistaken for sweet bells
Mild heat level might confuse with processing bells, but Capsicum type prevails.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide varietal certificates to distinguish from bell peppers, preventing reclassification
• Maintain cold chain; temperature logs prevent rejection for chilling injury
• Declare net weight accurately, excluding stems, per customs valuation rules
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Fresh Serrano Peppers
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Fresh Cayenne Peppers
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