Certified Organic Red Sweet Peppers

Fresh certified organic red sweet bell peppers from greenhouse production, known for their mild flavor and high vitamin C content. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4007 for red-colored, organic, greenhouse sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum, fresh or chilled.

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.

0709.60.40Same rate: 35%

If orange variety

Orange certified organic greenhouse sweet bell peppers have a distinct color-based subheading.

0709.99Lower: 30% vs 35%

If not sweet bell-type but other fresh peppers

Other fresh or chilled Capsicum varieties outside sweet bell peppers fall into the residual 0709.99 provision.

0809.40.40.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If considered fruit for culinary purposes in certain contexts

Rarely, peppers treated as fruits could shift to Chapter 8, though typically vegetables under Chapter 7.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed invoices specifying color (red), organic status, and greenhouse origin to match the precise 10-digit HTS code

Conduct pre-shipment inspections for color uniformity, as 'red' requires fully ripened peppers without green shoulders

Comply with country-specific import quotas or seasonal restrictions on fresh produce to avoid delays