California Greenhouse Orange Bell Peppers from Japan
Sun-ripened orange bell peppers from California greenhouses, offering superior sweetness and crunch. HTS 0709.60.4032 captures these as other orange sweet bell-type peppers from greenhouses, fresh or chilled. Used in salsas and fajitas.
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
• Comply with USDA APHIS prior notice for fresh peppers entering the US
• Ensure no mixing with hot pepper varieties, which fall under different Capsicum subheadings
• Use insulated packaging to prevent chilling injury, maintaining fresh status