Organic Orange Sweet Bell Peppers from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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