Red Ripe Jalapeños from Japan
Red ripe jalapeños are fully matured fresh peppers with sweeter flavor and wrinkled skin, still suitable for fresh market use. They fall under HTS 0709.60.20.20 as jalapeño variety within fresh or chilled chili peppers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'red jalapeños' to distinguish from green for accurate HTS reporting
• Monitor for anthracnose disease; fumigation may be required for certain origins
• Calculate duties based on net weight excluding stems as per HTS conventions