Organic Banana Peppers Yellow from Japan
Certified organic yellow banana peppers (mild sweet Capsicum annuum variety) greenhouse-grown, fresh and chilled with elongated shape for salads. Classified in HTS 0709.60.4009 as yellow certified organic sweet bell-type peppers from greenhouses.
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
• Label clearly as 'sweet bell-type' to avoid misclassification as hot peppers; provide color verification photos if disputed
• Check for minimum size/weight to confirm not 'round' per Chapter 7 notes