Orange Greenhouse Sweet Bell Peppers from Japan
Fresh orange sweet bell peppers from greenhouse production, known for their sweet taste and nutritional value. HTS 0709.60.4037 covers these as other greenhouse sweet bell-type (Capsicum annuum) peppers, fresh or chilled for direct consumption. Not round tomatoes or processing-grade per statistical notes.
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
• Use invoices specifying 'sweet bell, greenhouse, fresh' to support classification; photograph packaging if needed for CBP review
• Check for country-specific restrictions (e.g
• EU pesticide residues) and obtain import permits for protected varieties