Large Greenhouse Sweet Bell Peppers

Oversized sweet bell peppers grown in greenhouses, weighing over typical slicing sizes but under round tomato thresholds. Classified in HTS 0709.60.4037 as other sweet bell-type greenhouse peppers, fresh for market sale. Excludes crushed/dried forms per chapter notes.

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.

0702.00.20Lower: 7.5% vs 35%

If round and weighing up to 0.9 kg like globe tomatoes

Statistical note defines round tomatoes separately; misclassification risk for large bells.

0709.60.40Same rate: 35%

If miniature varieties under 75g

Size-specific subheadings exist for mini sweet bells within greenhouse category.

0808Lower: 10% vs 35%

If considered fresh fruits rather than vegetables

Botanical fruit status could lead to Chapter 08 for certain retail contexts, though culinary use prevails.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide varietal names (e.g

'King Arthur') in documentation to distinguish from mini or processing types

Adhere to APHIS import regulations for peppers from quarantine areas like Mexico

Avoid pitting by ensuring no residue of preservatives, which could shift to 0711