Certified Organic Yellow Bell Peppers

Fresh certified organic yellow bell peppers (Capsicum annuum), known for their sweet flavor and bright color, suitable for fresh market sales. Falls under HTS 0709.60.4072 as other certified organic sweet bell-type peppers. These are harvested fresh or chilled without processing.

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 not certified organic

Non-organic sweet bell peppers fall under the broader 'other' category outside certified organic statistical suffixes.

0904.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried, crushed, or ground

Chapter note excludes dried Capsicum fruits from Chapter 7, moving them to heading 0904 for spices.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If provisionally preserved in sulfur dioxide

If treated only for preservation during transport and unsuitable for eating as is, per chapter note for heading 0711.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly with organic certification marks and origin to avoid customs delays in verifying Chapter 7 fresh vegetable status

Avoid common pitfalls like exceeding weight limits for 'other' categories by providing accurate invoices detailing variety and quantity

Conduct pre-shipment inspections for chill chain integrity to prevent spoilage claims during import clearance