0709.60.40.07/Certified Organic Red Bell Peppers/Japan

Certified Organic Red Bell Peppers from Japan

Fresh, certified organic red sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) grown in greenhouses, harvested at full ripeness for vibrant color and sweet flavor. These peppers are chilled for freshness and classified under HTS 0709.60.4007 due to their red color, organic certification, greenhouse production, and status as sweet bell-type peppers.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify USDA NOP or equivalent organic certification documentation to match General Statistical Note 6 standards for certified organic produce

• Ensure temperature-controlled shipping to maintain 'fresh or chilled' status, avoiding any preservation treatments that could reclassify to heading 0711

• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming greenhouse origin and freedom from pests, as required for fresh peppers