Golden Yellow Cali-Gold Bell Peppers

Premium golden yellow sweet bell peppers from greenhouse cultivation, known for their thick walls and mild flavor ideal for salads. HTS 0709.60.4027 applies specifically to yellow variants of greenhouse sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum), excluding red, green, or processed types. Chilled packing ensures freshness for market distribution.

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 red colored instead of yellow

Hierarchy separates by color; red greenhouse sweet bells use .4016, while yellow is .4027.

0702.00.20Lower: 7.5% vs 35%

If actually fresh tomatoes misidentified

Shape/size could confuse with round tomatoes, but Capsicum genus places peppers in 0709, tomatoes in 0702.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use refrigerated containers with temperature logs to maintain quality; spoilage claims are common pitfalls without proper chilling

Include detailed invoices specifying color (yellow), type (sweet bell), and greenhouse origin to match HTS criteria precisely

Check for organic certification if claimed (per General Statistical Note 6) and provide residue testing for pesticides