Mini Red Greenhouse Sweet Pimento Peppers from Canada
Small, cone-shaped red sweet pimento peppers grown in greenhouses, ideal for stuffing and garnishes. HTS 0709.60.4022 applies to these red sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum, fresh or chilled, excluding genus Pimenta allspice. Note distinguishes from processed forms.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Differentiate from Pimenta (allspice) with botanical certificates; genus error leads to reclassification
• Size grading essential; mini sizes must still qualify as sweet bell-type
• Test for capsaicin levels if challenged; sweet varieties <100 SHU confirm classification