Red Mini Sweet Peppers from Japan
Vibrant red mini sweet peppers, fully ripened and chilled, known for mild flavor and crunch. HTS 0709.60.20.30 covers these as mini sweet varieties within other chili peppers, differentiated by size and non-pungent nature from standard bells.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Color must be uniform; declare accurately to match statistical breaks and avoid reclassification
• Comply with fumigation rules if from pest-prone regions to pass APHIS inspection
• Monitor ethylene exposure in transit to prevent premature ripening