Organic Red King Bell Peppers from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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