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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0904.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If ground into powder

Ground Capsicum excluded by chapter note to 0904.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If frozen hybrids or mixes

Frozen state moves to Chapter 07 heading 0710 for frozen vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Inspect for physical damage; bruised peppers risk quarantine

β€’ Use ventilated crates to prevent moisture buildup and rot

β€’ Confirm not genetically modified if targeting organic markets