Mixed Color Greenhouse Sweet Bell Pepper Packs

Pre-packed mixes of red, yellow, and orange sweet bell peppers from greenhouses, sold for retail freshness. Falls under HTS 0709.60.4037 as other fresh/chilled greenhouse sweet bell-type peppers, not for processing or specific shapes. Packaging maintains quality during transport.

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 bulk shipments for value-added products

Retail packs differ from processing-grade per statistical note for 4074.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If in preservative solutions for storage

Brine or sulfur-treated peppers become provisionally preserved under Chapter 71 note.

0709.60Same rate: 35%

If including allspice (Pimenta)

Genus Pimenta varieties like allspice have a separate initial subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare net weight excluding packaging to align with statistical reporting; retain packing lists for audits

Ensure cold chain compliance (e.g

4-7°C) to prove 'fresh or chilled' status and avoid provisional preservation reclassification