Greenhouse Organic Orange Bell Peppers Bulk Pack

Bulk packs of certified organic orange sweet bell peppers grown in greenhouses, supplied to wholesalers for fresh market distribution. Falls under HTS 0709.60.4011 for fresh/chilled, orange, certified organic greenhouse Capsicum annuum. Not for processing per statistical definitions.

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 sold for industrial processing use

Applies to sweet bells not for retail but for freezing/pickling per note.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If frozen instead of fresh/chilled

Frozen vegetables shift to Chapter 07 heading 0710 for preserved forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact quantity and weight per statistical note standards for peppers; obtain FDA prior notice for fresh produce entry

Pitfall: bulk packs mistaken for processing intent, risking reclassification