Sunshine Yellow Sweet Pepper

Sunshine variety yellow sweet peppers, fresh or chilled, with bright color and crisp texture for raw consumption. HTS 0709.60.4084 applies to these yellow sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum not specified elsewhere.

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 sold for brining or value-added

Statistical note specifies processing intent moves to 0709.60.4074.

0712.90.30.00Same rate: 35%

If dried but not ground

Dried peppers excluded to Chapter 07 but under 0712 if simply dehydrated.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use refrigerated containers to maintain chilled status and prevent shift to other headings

Declare country of growth accurately for quota eligibility on peppers

Watch for reclassification if packed in consumer retail trays vs bulk