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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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