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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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