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

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

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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