Greenhouse Shishito Peppers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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