Fresh Orange Sweet Bell Peppers from China
These are fresh orange-colored sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) suitable for immediate retail sale as produce. They fall under HTS 0709.60.4087 as orange sweet bell-type peppers that are fresh or chilled and not intended for processing. The vibrant orange hue develops as they ripen on the vine, offering a sweet flavor for salads or roasting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify color and ripeness at inspection to confirm orange classification; green or red peppers go to different subheadings
• Provide phytosanitary certificates from origin to prove pest-free status, as required for fresh produce entry
• Avoid misdeclaring as processing-grade (0709.60.4074) which has different stats; these must be retail-ready