Fresh Poblano Peppers from Japan

Fresh poblano peppers are mild, heart-shaped dark green chilies used for chiles rellenos, ripening to red. As chili peppers of genus Capsicum, fresh or chilled, they classify under HTS 0709.60.20.

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

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Import Tips

• Provide varietal certificates to distinguish from bell peppers, preventing reclassification

• Maintain cold chain; temperature logs prevent rejection for chilling injury

• Declare net weight accurately, excluding stems, per customs valuation rules