Greenhouse Organic Orange Bell Peppers Bulk Pack from Japan
Bulk packs of certified organic orange sweet bell peppers grown in greenhouses, supplied to wholesalers for fresh market distribution. Falls under HTS 0709.60.4011 for fresh/chilled, orange, certified organic greenhouse Capsicum annuum. Not for processing per statistical definitions.
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
• Declare exact quantity and weight per statistical note standards for peppers; obtain FDA prior notice for fresh produce entry
• Pitfall: bulk packs mistaken for processing intent, risking reclassification