Mini Red Greenhouse Sweet Pimento Peppers from China
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 — 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
• 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