Organic Golden Bell Peppers from China
Fresh yellow sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) certified organic, typically weighing under 0.9 kg each, used for slicing in salads or cooking. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4066 as certified organic yellow sweet bell-type peppers, fresh or chilled, not for immediate retail processing. They meet the criteria for fresh produce in Chapter 7, excluding dried or ground forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify USDA NOP or equivalent organic certification documentation at entry to claim this subheading
• Ensure peppers are fresh/chilled and not treated for preservation to avoid reclassification under 0711
• Inspect for phytosanitary certificates to prevent pest-related detentions