Red Greenhouse Sweet Bell Peppers

Fresh red sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) grown in controlled greenhouse environments, harvested at peak ripeness for vibrant color and flavor. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4037 as other sweet bell-type peppers from greenhouses, excluding those for processing or specific varieties like mini peppers. These are suitable for fresh retail sale without further preservation.

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 destined for processing like freezing or pickling

Peppers intended for value-added processing rather than immediate retail fall under the 'of a kind for processing' subheading per statistical note.

0709.60.20Same rate: 35%

If grown in open fields rather than greenhouses

Open-field sweet bell peppers shift to the non-greenhouse category within the same heading for field-cultivated produce.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If treated for provisional preservation like brining

Provisionally preserved peppers unsuitable for immediate consumption move to Chapter 71 per heading 0711 chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify greenhouse origin with supplier certificates to confirm HTS 0709.60.4037 classification and avoid misfiling under open-field codes

Ensure phytosanitary certificates from exporting country prove freshness and freedom from pests, as required for fresh produce entry

Monitor seasonal quotas or anti-dumping duties on Mexican or Dutch imports; declare weight accurately to match statistical notes