Green California Wonder Bell Peppers from Germany
Fresh green sweet bell peppers of the California Wonder variety, harvested at the mature green stage for culinary use. These Capsicum annuum peppers are classified under HTS 0709.60.4078 as green sweet bell-type peppers, fresh or chilled, meeting the criteria for non-processing retail varieties. They are round, crisp, and typically used in salads or stir-fries.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify peppers are fresh/chilled and green-colored at harvest; provide phytosanitary certificates from origin to confirm no pests or diseases
• Ensure compliance with USDA APHIS import regulations for peppers, including cold treatment if required from certain countries
• Avoid misclassification as processing-grade (0709.60.4074); document intended retail sale to prevent reclassification