Green Emerald Isle Bell Peppers

Fresh green Emerald Isle bell peppers, a compact variety with high yields, suitable for fresh consumption. HTS 0709.60.4078 covers these as other green sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum, fresh or chilled. Prized for uniform shape and disease resistance.

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 shipped in bulk for freezing into processed foods

Not intended for immediate retail sale qualifies as 'of a kind for processing' per statistical note.

0709.60.20Same rate: 35%

If harvested at full color maturity (e.g., red)

Color at harvest determines subheading; non-green colors go to other statistical breaks.

0809.40.40Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If considered fruit of genus Capsicum in frozen state

Frozen peppers may shift to Chapter 8 if treated as fruits rather than vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use refrigerated containers at 7-10°C to prevent chilling injury; document temperature controls for CBP review

Label shipments clearly as 'green sweet bell peppers' with variety to avoid confusion with colored or processing grades

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