Yellow Bell Peppers
Fresh yellow sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) prized for their mild flavor and vibrant color in culinary dishes. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4091 as other fresh or chilled sweet bell-type peppers outside specific processing or varietal subcategories. They remain fresh and ready for direct consumer use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designated for industrial processing into sauces or frozen products
Statistical note specifies processing-grade peppers separately from retail-fresh ones.
If hot chili-type rather than sweet bell
Non-sweet varieties of Capsicum annuum shift to later subheadings for other peppers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with FDA prior notice requirements filed at least 2 hours before arrival for perishable vegetables
• Use ventilated crates to prevent condensation and spoilage, as improper packaging leads to customs holds
• Check for varietal-specific quotas or seasonal restrictions from major exporters like Mexico or Netherlands
Related Products under HTS 0709.60.40.91
Red Bell Peppers
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.
Green Bell Peppers
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.
Orange Bell Peppers
Fresh orange sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) offering a sweet, fruity taste for gourmet recipes. Falls under HTS 0709.60.4091 for other fresh/chilled sweet bell peppers beyond processing designations. Packaged for retail freshness.
Jumbo Sweet Bell Pepper Mix
Assorted jumbo-sized fresh sweet bell peppers in red, yellow, and green (Capsicum annuum) for retail display. HTS 0709.60.4091 applies to other non-processing sweet bell types, fresh or chilled. Not exceeding 0.9kg per fruit per statistical notes.