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%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
• 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