Organic Red King Bell Peppers

Large certified organic red King bell peppers, blocky shape with four lobes, weighing around 0.25-0.4 kg, prized for grilling. HTS 0709.60.4063 applies for fresh/chilled, sweet Capsicum annuum, organic red.

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 lacking organic certification paperwork

Without approved organic standards per statistical note, defaults to non-organic peppers.

0904Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried and crushed

Chapter note explicitly excludes dried/crushed Capsicum from Chapter 07 to heading 0904.

0709.60.40Same rate: 35%

If orange organic sweet bells

Orange variant uses distinct color-based statistical breakouts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain APHIS import permit if from pest-risk countries like Mexico; standard for peppers

Document harvest date to prove freshness (within 7-10 days) and avoid provisional preservation confusion

Watch for misdeclaration as allspice (Pimenta); Capsicum only for this subheading