Yellow Bell Pepper from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

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Import Tips

• 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