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+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.

0709.60.20Same rate: 35%

If non-greenhouse production

Field or outdoor cultivation removes the greenhouse descriptor and subheading.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 35%

If dried but not ground

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

0709.99Lower: 30% vs 35%

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