Fresh Green Bell Peppers for Freezing from Germany
These are uniform, unripe green sweet bell-type peppers (Capsicum annuum) harvested specifically for industrial freezing processes. They are not suitable for immediate retail sale due to their intended use in bulk processing for frozen food products. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4074 per statistical note 3 as peppers for freezing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide supplier certification confirming peppers are sweet bell-type (Capsicum annuum) and destined for freezing, not retail sale
• Ensure shipment temperature logs to maintain fresh/chilled condition; improper cooling risks reclassification
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk crates prevent confusion with consumer packs under 0709.60.40.10