Certified Organic Red Lunchbox Sweet Peppers from Japan
Mini certified organic red lunchbox or snackable bell peppers (Capsicum annuum), small (5-7 cm), sweet, and seedless, ideal for fresh snacking. Classified in HTS 0709.60.4063 as they are sweet bell-type, certified organic, and red.
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
• Use ventilated crates to prevent moisture buildup, as mini peppers are prone to rot during transit
• Ensure chain-of-custody records from farm to port for organic integrity audits
• Avoid common pitfall of color grading errors; import as 'red' only if >80% surface red