Greenhouse Shishito Peppers from China
Mild Japanese shishito peppers grown in greenhouses, fresh chilled for blistering in cooking. Under HTS 0709.60.4055 as other greenhouse Capsicum, not for processing or drying. Typically 1-2% hot per pod variability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide varietal certificates confirming shishito to distinguish from similar chilis
• Monitor ethylene exposure in transit as peppers are sensitive, risking spoilage reclassification
• Declare as 'fresh' explicitly; any dehydration voids fresh status