Fresh Serrano Peppers

Small, hot green serrano peppers, fresh or chilled, spicier than jalapeños, essential for pico de gallo. Classified in 0709.60.4095 as other fresh genus Capsicum fruits.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0709.60.40Same rate: 35%

If shipped in large volumes for salsa manufacturing

For processing use, not immediate retail per statistical note.

0904.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If sun-dried into chile seco

Exclusion of dried peppers to heading 0904.

0712.90.40Higher: 64.8% vs 35%

If frozen after minimal prep

Frozen vegetables move to Chapter 71.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ventilated packaging to prevent mold during chilled transport

Declare exact Capsicum species to customs for accurate 'other' classification