Organic Orange Sweet Bell Peppers

Fresh, certified organic orange sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) harvested at peak ripeness for vibrant color and mild flavor. These peppers are classified under HTS 0709.60.4069 as certified organic orange sweet bell-type peppers, distinct from round tomatoes or processing-grade varieties. They are suitable for immediate retail sale as whole produce.

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 intended for freezing, pickling, or value-added processing

Per statistical note, processing-grade sweet bell peppers (not for immediate retail) fall under this code instead of fresh retail organic.

0709.60.20Same rate: 35%

If not certified organic

Non-organic orange sweet bell peppers are classified here, as organic status requires specific certification for 0709.60.40 subheading.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If treated for provisional preservation (e.g., in brine or sulfur dioxide)

Chapter note for 0711 covers vegetables preserved solely for transport/storage, unsuitable for immediate consumption, shifting from fresh/chilled 0709.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USDA or equivalent organic certification documentation matching General Statistical Note 6 standards to qualify for this HTS code

Ensure peppers are fresh/chilled, round sweet bell-type (Capsicum annuum), and orange-colored; provide color photos or samples if customs questions variety

Avoid common pitfalls like mixing with non-organic batches or processing-grade peppers, which shift to 0709.60.4074