Fresh Jalapeño Peppers from China
Spicy green jalapeño peppers, fresh or chilled, belonging to the genus Capsicum, used in Mexican cuisine for salsas and stuffing. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4095 as other fresh fruits of the genus Capsicum, excluding sweet bell peppers or those for processing.
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 upon import; ensure temperatures maintained below 7°C to qualify as 'fresh or chilled' under Chapter 7
• Provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country confirming no pests or diseases specific to peppers
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'for processing' (0709.60.4074) if intended for retail sale