Fresh Orange Bell Peppers for Freezing and Dicing

Orange sweet bell peppers harvested for frozen diced applications in ready meals. Bulk format ensures they qualify as 'of a kind for processing' under statistical note 3, HTS 0709.60.4074.

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 washed and bagged for direct sale

Retail preparation shifts away from processing category.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If imported frozen

Frozen state reclassifies under 0710 hybrids or mixtures.

0904.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If ground into powder

Ground Capsicum excluded to spices heading 0904 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use refrigerated containers; temperature deviations could deem unfit for processing

Avoid any branding or labels suggesting consumer use to maintain classification

Check for organic certification if applicable, per General Statistical Note 6