Red Bell Peppers from Germany
Fresh red sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) that have reached full maturity and developed their characteristic red color, used primarily for culinary purposes like salads, roasting, and stuffing. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4081 as fresh or chilled red sweet bell-type peppers, excluding those for processing or hot varieties.
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
• Verify peppers are fresh/chilled and not treated for preservation to avoid reclassification under 0711; provide phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status and origin; ensure color is naturally red, not artificially ripened