Fresh Poblano Peppers from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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