Red California-Style Greenhouse Jalapeño Peppers from Japan
Mature red jalapeño peppers (sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum varieties) grown in greenhouses, milder and sweeter when red. HTS 0709.60.4022 covers these as red sweet bell-type, despite common name, based on botanical genus and type. Fresh/chilled for culinary use.
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
• Confirm varietal is sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum via supplier specs; hot varieties may shift to other subheadings
• Use clear packaging labeling color and origin to prevent CBP confusion with hotter red peppers
• Monitor maturity stage at harvest; overripe peppers risk decomposition claims at entry