Mini Red Greenhouse Sweet Pimento Peppers from Japan
Small, cone-shaped red sweet pimento peppers grown in greenhouses, ideal for stuffing and garnishes. HTS 0709.60.4022 applies to these red sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum, fresh or chilled, excluding genus Pimenta allspice. Note distinguishes from processed forms.
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
• Differentiate from Pimenta (allspice) with botanical certificates; genus error leads to reclassification
• Size grading essential; mini sizes must still qualify as sweet bell-type
• Test for capsaicin levels if challenged; sweet varieties <100 SHU confirm classification