Greenhouse Yellow Bell Peppers from Japan
Vibrant yellow sweet bell peppers produced in greenhouses, chilled post-harvest for extended shelf life. HTS 0709.60.4055 applies to these other greenhouse varieties, not fitting round tomato stats or processing categories. Ideal for salads and roasting.
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
• Include color maturity certificates as yellow peppers may face scrutiny on ripeness vs. field equivalents
• Comply with maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticides common in greenhouse cultivation like imidacloprid
• Declare exact greenhouse origin to leverage potential preferential tariffs under trade agreements