Green Bell Peppers from China
Fresh green Capsicum annuum bell peppers, harvested immature for their crisp texture in cooking. This HTS 0709.60.4091 covers other sweet bell-type peppers fresh or chilled, not for processing or special categories. Ideal for stuffing, grilling, or raw 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)
Import Tips
• Conduct residue testing for pesticides, as bell peppers are high-risk for MRL violations under FDA import alerts
• Declare accurate net weight excluding packaging to prevent undervaluation penalties
• Partner with customs brokers experienced in perishables for expedited clearance within 24 hours