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California Greenhouse Orange Bell Peppers

Sun-ripened orange bell peppers from California greenhouses, offering superior sweetness and crunch. HTS 0709.60.4032 captures these as other orange sweet bell-type peppers from greenhouses, fresh or chilled. Used in salsas and fajitas.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0709.60.20Same rate: 37.5%

If non-greenhouse production

Field or outdoor cultivation removes the greenhouse descriptor and subheading.

0712.90Lower: 20.8% vs 37.5%

If dried but not ground

Dried (not crushed/ground) vegetables provisionally preserved classify here.

0709.99Lower: 32.5% vs 37.5%

If other vegetable like chili

Hot or non-bell Capsicum types go to other peppers subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Comply with USDA APHIS prior notice for fresh peppers entering the US

• Ensure no mixing with hot pepper varieties, which fall under different Capsicum subheadings

• Use insulated packaging to prevent chilling injury, maintaining fresh status