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%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 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