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Certified Organic Red Sweet Peppers from Japan

Fresh certified organic red sweet bell peppers from greenhouse production, known for their mild flavor and high vitamin C content. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4007 for red-colored, organic, greenhouse sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum, 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

Include detailed invoices specifying color (red), organic status, and greenhouse origin to match the precise 10-digit HTS code

Conduct pre-shipment inspections for color uniformity, as 'red' requires fully ripened peppers without green shoulders

Comply with country-specific import quotas or seasonal restrictions on fresh produce to avoid delays