Red Bell Peppers from China

Fresh red Capsicum annuum peppers, commonly known as sweet bell peppers, used in salads, stir-fries, and roasting. They fall under HTS 0709.60.4091 as fresh or chilled sweet bell-type peppers that are not specifically designated for processing or other subcategories within the 'Other' provision. 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)

Import Tips

Verify freshness and chill chain integrity with temperature logs to comply with USDA APHIS import requirements for fresh peppers

Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like fruit flies, a common rejection reason

Label clearly with country of origin and varietal name to avoid misclassification during customs inspection