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
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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