Organic Italian Frying Peppers Green from Japan
Fresh green certified organic Italian frying peppers (Capsicum annuum), slender sweet bells ideal for sautéing. They qualify for HTS 0709.60.4060 as green, organic sweet bell-type Capsicum fruits, fresh or chilled.
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
• Ensure country-of-origin certification aligns with organic standards to avoid duty disputes
• Use refrigerated containers to preserve chill status
• Watch for misdeclaration as hot peppers, which use different codes