Fresh Poblano Peppers from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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