Yellow Bell Pepper

Fresh yellow Capsicum annuum peppers, commonly known as sweet bell peppers, used in salads, stir-fries, and as a garnish. They are classified under HTS 0709.60.4084 due to their yellow color, fresh or chilled state, and status as sweet bell-type peppers excluding specific varieties or processing types. These peppers are round or blocky in shape and suitable for immediate retail consumption.

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 mini or cherry varieties

Smaller sweet bell-type peppers like cherry or mini bells fall under 0709.60.4040 based on size and type distinctions.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur solution

Peppers treated solely for transport preservation, unsuitable for immediate consumption, shift to Chapter 71 heading 0711.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify color certification through lab testing or supplier documentation to confirm yellow hue for 0709.60.4084 classification

Ensure phytosanitary certificates from origin country proving freedom from pests like tomato leaf miner, common for peppers

Avoid misclassification as mini/sweet peppers (0709.60.4040) by specifying size over 0.9kg equivalent in invoices