Fresh Cayenne Peppers from Japan
Fresh cayenne peppers are long, thin, wrinkled chilies with high heat (30,000-50,000 Scoville), often red and used for hot sauces. They fit HTS 0709.60.20.70 as other chili peppers, fresh or chilled.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Monitor temperature logs to ensure chain of custody for chilled status
• Declare accurate quantity and weight; statistical notes emphasize precise reporting
• Test for microbial contamination common in tropical-origin peppers