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Green Sweet Banana Peppers from Germany

Fresh green sweet banana-type bell peppers, elongated and mild, used in fresh salsas or salads. These are sweet Capsicum annuum varieties classified under HTS 0709.60.4078 for other green sweet bell-type peppers, fresh or chilled. Distinguished from hot varieties by low capsaicin content.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Obtain certificates of analysis confirming low Scoville heat units to prove 'sweet' classification versus hot peppers

Package in ventilated crates to maintain freshness; declare exact weight and count on entry documents