Greenhouse-Grown Red Bell Peppers

Fresh red bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) cultivated in controlled greenhouse environments, harvested chilled for optimal freshness. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4055 as other greenhouse peppers, excluding statistical categories like round tomatoes or processing types. They are sweet varieties intended for fresh market consumption.

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 freezing, pickling, or value-added processing

Peppers 'of a kind for processing' not for immediate retail fall under this specific statistical note, changing from fresh consumer goods.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If frozen rather than fresh or chilled

Freezing alters preservation method, moving from Chapter 07 fresh vegetables to Chapter 71 frozen varieties.

0709.60.20Same rate: 35%

If field-grown rather than greenhouse

Field-cultivated peppers classify under non-greenhouse subheadings, based on production method hierarchy.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify greenhouse certification through supplier documentation to confirm controlled environment production and avoid misclassification as field-grown

Ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm freedom from pests like tomato spotted wilt virus, common in peppers

Maintain cold chain below 10°C during transit to preserve 'fresh or chilled' status and prevent reclassification under dried provisions