Organic Red Greenhouse Bell Peppers

Certified organic red sweet bell peppers cultivated in greenhouses without synthetic pesticides, meeting USDA organic standards. Falls under HTS 0709.60.4022 for red, greenhouse sweet bell-type peppers, fresh or chilled. Organic certification requires General Statistical Note 6 compliance for approved standards.

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.

0709.60Same rate: 35%

If field-grown rather than greenhouse

Greenhouse-specific subheading 4022 excludes field peppers, which fall under 0709.60.60 for non-greenhouse sweet bells.

0904.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried, crushed, or ground

Chapter note excludes dried Capsicum fruits from Chapter 7, moving to heading 0904 for spices.

0709.60.40Same rate: 35%

If for industrial processing, even organic

Applies to organic peppers intended for freezing/pickling per statistical note, not retail fresh sale.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USDA-approved organic certificate (per GS Note 6) and transaction records to claim organic status without reclassification

Label clearly as 'organic' only if certified; mislabeling leads to FDA detention and duty reassessment

Source from approved organic greenhouses to avoid pesticide residue violations triggering APHIS fumigation orders

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