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0709.60.40.72/Certified Organic Green Bell Peppers/Japan

Certified Organic Green Bell Peppers from Japan

Fresh or chilled certified organic green bell peppers (Capsicum annuum), picked before full ripening for a crisp texture and mild flavor. Classified in HTS 0709.60.4072 for other certified organic sweet bell-type peppers. Excludes those intended for processing per statistical notes.

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%
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Import Tips

• Include detailed commercial invoices specifying 'certified organic' and variety to match statistical reporting under General Statistical Note 6

• Watch for misclassification pitfalls if peppers are bulk-packed for processing, which shifts to 0709.60.4074

• Ensure FDA prior notice filing for fresh produce to expedite entry and avoid holds

Certified Organic Green Bell Peppers from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0709.60.40.72