Green King Arthur Bell Peppers from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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