Certified Organic Red Bell Peppers

Fresh, certified organic red bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) that have reached full maturity with vibrant red color, ideal for culinary uses like salads and roasting. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4072 as sweet bell-type peppers that are certified organic and not specifically for processing. These peppers are fresh or chilled, meeting the chapter's provisions for fresh vegetables.

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 round tomatoes are included in the shipment

No, this is specific to peppers; tomatoes fall under 0702, but mixed shipments may require separation or different statistical reporting.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If treated solely for provisional preservation like in brine

Heading 0711 applies if vegetables are preserved only for transport/storage and remain unsuitable for immediate consumption.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USDA or equivalent organic certification documentation to comply with General Statistical Note 6 for certified organic produce

Ensure peppers are fresh or chilled and unsuitable for immediate consumption if any provisional preservation is used, avoiding misclassification into heading 0711

Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status, as common pitfalls include rejections due to quarantine issues for fresh produce