Green King Arthur Bell Peppers

King Arthur green bell peppers are sweet, thick-walled varieties produced in controlled greenhouse environments, picked green for fresh distribution. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4017 due to their greenhouse origin, sweet bell-type nature, and green color per chapter specifications. Commonly used in culinary dishes requiring mild flavor.

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 for industrial processing into value-added products

Applies to peppers not for retail but for freezing, brining, or ingredient use per statistical note.

0709.60Same rate: 35%

If colored red, yellow, or orange

Non-green sweet bell peppers from greenhouses shift to other color-specific subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'greenhouse green sweet bell peppers' to match HTS description exactly

Avoid mixing with red or field-grown peppers in the same shipment to prevent reclassification

Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for fresh produce imports