Organic Lemon Drop Yellow Peppers

Fresh certified organic yellow sweet bell peppers resembling lemon shape, used in gourmet dishes. Fits HTS 0709.60.4066 for yellow certified organic sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum, fresh or chilled. Statistical notes confirm globe/slicing types under related codes but this is color-specific.

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 red certified organic

Red variants of certified organic sweet bells have separate color-based statistical suffixes.

0702.00.20Lower: 7.5% vs 35%

If round tomatoes misidentified as peppers

Statistical notes define round tomatoes separately; shape/weight distinctions prevent overlap.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If frozen

Frozen vegetables shift to Chapter 71, frozen provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'certified organic yellow sweet bell peppers' for CBP review

Avoid mixing colors in same entry to prevent average classification issues

Comply with FDA prior notice for fresh produce imports