Golden California Wonder Yellow Pepper from Japan
The Golden California Wonder variety of yellow sweet bell pepper, prized for its thick walls and mild flavor in culinary dishes. Falls under HTS 0709.60.4084 as a fresh or chilled yellow sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum, not fitting other subcategories like mini peppers or processing types.
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 variety-specific invoices to distinguish from red/green variants under broader 0709.60 headings
• Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements for peppers from non-quarantine areas to avoid fumigation delays
• Check for seasonal duty preferences under USMCA if sourcing from Mexico or Canada