Greenhouse Shishito Peppers from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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