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0709.60.40.81/Red Bell Peppers/Japan

Red Bell Peppers from Japan

Fresh red sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) that have reached full maturity and developed their characteristic red color, used primarily for culinary purposes like salads, roasting, and stuffing. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4081 as fresh or chilled red sweet bell-type peppers, excluding those for processing or hot varieties.

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

• Verify peppers are fresh/chilled and not treated for preservation to avoid reclassification under 0711; provide phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status and origin; ensure color is naturally red, not artificially ripened

Red Bell Peppers from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0709.60.40.81