Green California Wonder Bell Peppers

These are large, blocky green sweet bell peppers of the California Wonder variety, grown in greenhouses and harvested fresh or chilled while still green. They fall under HTS 0709.60.4017 as greenhouse-grown sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum peppers that are green in color. Ideal for fresh market sales, salads, and slicing.

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

Sweet bell peppers 'of a kind for processing' and not for immediate retail sale fall under this statistical note-specific code.

0709.60.20Same rate: 35%

If field-grown rather than greenhouse

Field or open-air cultivated sweet bell peppers are classified separately from greenhouse ones.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If preserved solely for transport, e.g., in brine but unsuitable for immediate consumption

Heading 0711 covers vegetables provisionally preserved during transport, excluding those ready for eating.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify greenhouse origin with supplier certificates, as HTS 0709.60.4017 specifically applies to greenhouse production

Ensure peppers remain fresh/chilled and green upon entry; color change to red may shift classification

Provide phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA import regulations for fresh peppers