Fresh Jalapeño Peppers from China

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.

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 arrival; spoiled peppers may be rejected or reclassified under Chapter 07 dehydrated provisions

Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status from origin country

Label accurately as fresh/chilled to avoid confusion with dried peppers excluded to heading 0904