Organic Orange Sweet Bell Peppers

Fresh orange sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) grown in greenhouses and certified organic, used for fresh consumption in salads and cooking. They fall under HTS 0709.60.4011 due to being greenhouse-grown, certified organic orange sweet bell-type peppers, fresh or chilled. These peppers are round, sweet varieties not intended for immediate processing.

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 intended for processing like freezing or pickling

Peppers of a kind for processing fall under this subheading per statistical note, excluding those for immediate retail sale.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur solution

Vegetables treated solely for provisional preservation during transport fall under heading 0711 per chapter note, if unsuitable for immediate consumption.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Verify organic certification matches USDA or equivalent standards per General Statistical Note 6; ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm pest-free status for greenhouse peppers

Avoid misclassification by confirming color and not for processing to prevent duty shifts