Organic Red Sweet Bell Peppers

Certified organic red bell peppers grown without synthetic pesticides, harvested fresh at red maturity stage for health-conscious consumers. Classified in HTS 0709.60.4081 as fresh/chilled red sweet bell-type, with organic status noted per General Statistical Note 6.

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 organic but intended for processing into sauces

Processing intent overrides retail use per statistical note, regardless of organic status.

0904.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried and ground into powder

Chapter note explicitly excludes dried/crushed Capsicum fruits from Chapter 7.

0709.60.20Same rate: 35%

If harvested and imported while green

Green sweet bells classify separately before ripening to red.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USDA organic equivalence certificates for foreign producers; segregate organic from conventional to prevent cross-contamination claims; test for residue levels upon entry

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