Green California Wonder Bell Peppers from Japan
These are large, blocky green sweet bell peppers of the California Wonder variety, grown in greenhouses and harvested fresh or chilled while still green. They fall under HTS 0709.60.4017 as greenhouse-grown sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum peppers that are green in color. Ideal for fresh market sales, salads, and slicing.
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
• Verify greenhouse origin with supplier certificates, as HTS 0709.60.4017 specifically applies to greenhouse production
• Ensure peppers remain fresh/chilled and green upon entry; color change to red may shift classification
• Provide phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA import regulations for fresh peppers