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Certified Organic Red Bell Peppers from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

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

Certified Organic Red Bell Peppers from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0709.60.40.72