Fresh Red Bell Peppers for Pickling from Japan
Ripe red sweet bell peppers selected for brining or pickling in industrial food production. These are delivered in bulk for value-added processing and unsuitable for direct consumer purchase. Fits HTS 0709.60.4074 as processing-grade per statistical note 3.
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
• Include processing contract or end-user letter specifying pickling/brining use to justify classification
• Declare exact variety as sweet bell (not hot/spicy) to avoid Capsicum exclusions or different subheadings
• Use ventilated bulk packaging; consumer trays could trigger duty under retail codes