Dried Sweet Banana Peppers from China
Mild, sweet dried banana peppers (long, curved Capsicum fruits) used in pickling and cooking. Though elongated, classified as bell peppers under HTS 0904.21.60.10 when dried.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm low Scoville heat units (<100 SHU) to verify bell pepper status vs hot varieties
• Use ventilated containers to prevent condensation during ocean transit
• Declare exact moisture content; excessive moisture may reclassify as fresh