Pouched Fire-Roasted Bell Pepper Mix

Fire-roasted sweet bell peppers (red and yellow) in flexible pouches, preserved without vinegar for convenience in meals. Classified in 2005.99.55.10 as prepared sweet bell-type peppers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

2009Lower: 10% vs 49.9%

If in the form of fruit juice with pulp

Pepper juices unfermented fall under heading 2009 per chapter note, not whole preserved fruits.

0711.90.50Lower: 40.1% vs 49.9%

If simply blanched and packed dry

Provisionally preserved by other means but not cooked shift to heading 0711.

2005.59Lower: 10% vs 49.9%

If asparagus or artichokes mixed in

Specific vegetable preparations like 2005.59 take precedence over generic 2005.99.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide heat treatment records to prove 'prepared otherwise than by vinegar' per heading 2005

Check container net weight; avoid exceeding limits that might trigger homogenized notes inapplicable here