0709.60.40.55/Greenhouse Shishito Peppers/Japan

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

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%

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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