Organic Red King Bell Peppers from Japan
Large certified organic red King bell peppers, blocky shape with four lobes, weighing around 0.25-0.4 kg, prized for grilling. HTS 0709.60.4063 applies for fresh/chilled, sweet Capsicum annuum, organic 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
• Obtain APHIS import permit if from pest-risk countries like Mexico; standard for peppers
• Document harvest date to prove freshness (within 7-10 days) and avoid provisional preservation confusion
• Watch for misdeclaration as allspice (Pimenta); Capsicum only for this subheading