Certified Organic Green Bell Peppers from China
Fresh or chilled certified organic green bell peppers (Capsicum annuum), picked before full ripening for a crisp texture and mild flavor. Classified in HTS 0709.60.4072 for other certified organic sweet bell-type peppers. Excludes those intended for processing per statistical notes.
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
• Include detailed commercial invoices specifying 'certified organic' and variety to match statistical reporting under General Statistical Note 6
• Watch for misclassification pitfalls if peppers are bulk-packed for processing, which shifts to 0709.60.4074
• Ensure FDA prior notice filing for fresh produce to expedite entry and avoid holds