Fresh Habanero Peppers
Hot habanero peppers, fresh or chilled, from the Capsicum genus, typically orange or red when mature. HTS 0709.60.40 covers these non-bell, non-processing peppers intended for fresh market consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when dehydrated or powdered
Dried Capsicum explicitly moves to 0904 per chapter exclusion.
If frozen rather than chilled
Frozen vegetables fall under heading 0712, not fresh/chilled 0709.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain chill chain; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims
• Include country-of-origin certificates; some origins face seasonal restrictions
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests processing intent to stay in fresh category
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Fresh Jalapeño Peppers
Spicy green jalapeño peppers, fresh or chilled, belonging to the genus Capsicum. Classified under HTS 0709.60.40 as fruits of the genus Capsicum that are neither sweet bell-type nor specifically for processing. They are suitable for immediate retail sale or culinary use.
Fresh Poblano Peppers
Mild green poblano peppers (Capsicum annuum), fresh or chilled, used in Mexican cuisine. Falls under 0709.60.40 as other Capsicum fruits excluding sweet bells and processing types.
Fresh Serrano Peppers
Small, hot serrano peppers, fresh or chilled, Capsicum annuum variety. Classified in 0709.60.40 for non-bell, retail-ready hot peppers.
Fresh Cayenne Peppers
Long, thin cayenne peppers, fresh or chilled, known for heat in cooking. HTS 0709.60.40 includes these as other Capsicum fruits for fresh consumption.
Fresh Banana Peppers
Mild, curved banana peppers (Capsicum annuum), fresh or chilled, yellow-green in color. Under 0709.60.40 as other non-bell Capsicum suitable for retail.
Fresh Hungarian Wax Peppers
Waxy, mild-to-hot Hungarian wax peppers, fresh or chilled, Capsicum genus. HTS 0709.60.40 for other peppers not sweet bell or processing-specific.