Fresh Red Bell Peppers for Pickling from Canada
Ripe red sweet bell peppers selected for brining or pickling in industrial food production. These are delivered in bulk for value-added processing and unsuitable for direct consumer purchase. Fits HTS 0709.60.4074 as processing-grade per statistical note 3.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing contract or end-user letter specifying pickling/brining use to justify classification
• Declare exact variety as sweet bell (not hot/spicy) to avoid Capsicum exclusions or different subheadings
• Use ventilated bulk packaging; consumer trays could trigger duty under retail codes