Green Dutch Bell Peppers from Japan
These uniform green sweet bell peppers from Dutch greenhouse varieties are fresh or chilled, blocky-shaped, and harvested immature. HTS 0709.60.4017 covers them as other greenhouse sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum peppers that are green. Popular in European markets for their quality and consistency.
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
• Use temperature-controlled shipping to maintain 'fresh or chilled' status and green color
• Confirm variety is Capsicum annuum sweet bell-type, excluding hot peppers
• Prepare for APHIS inspection; declare greenhouse production accurately