Greenhouse Jalapeño Peppers from Japan
Fresh green jalapeño peppers grown in greenhouses, picked immature and chilled for culinary use in salsas and dishes. Falls under HTS 0709.60.4055 as other greenhouse Capsicum fruits, distinct from sweet bells or processing types. Excludes dried or ground forms per chapter notes.
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
• Provide variety-specific labels (e.g
• 'Jalapeño') and scoville heat unit declarations if required by importing country food safety regs
• Avoid co-mingling with dried peppers to prevent chapter note exclusion under heading 0904
• Use ventilated packaging to prevent condensation and ensure they remain unsuitable for immediate consumption if provisionally preserved