Hydroponic Yellow Bell Peppers from Japan
Hydroponically grown yellow sweet bell peppers from advanced greenhouses, yielding clean, pesticide-minimal produce. Classified under 0709.60.4027 for their yellow hue, greenhouse production, and fresh/chilled state per chapter hierarchy. Excludes any processing or drying.
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
• Provide greenhouse certification or photos proving controlled environment to support .40 classification over field-grown
• Avoid common pitfall of loose packaging; use ventilated crates to prevent ethylene buildup from other produce
• Monitor for quota restrictions on fresh peppers and file entries promptly to avoid penalties