Green King Arthur Bell Peppers from Japan
King Arthur green bell peppers are sweet, thick-walled varieties produced in controlled greenhouse environments, picked green for fresh distribution. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4017 due to their greenhouse origin, sweet bell-type nature, and green color per chapter specifications. Commonly used in culinary dishes requiring mild flavor.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'greenhouse green sweet bell peppers' to match HTS description exactly
• Avoid mixing with red or field-grown peppers in the same shipment to prevent reclassification
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for fresh produce imports