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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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