0709.60.40/Fresh Habanero Peppers/Mexico

Fresh Habanero Peppers from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

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
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Import Tips

• 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

Fresh Habanero Peppers from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0709.60.40