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0709.60.40.84/Yellow Bell Pepper/Japan

Yellow Bell Pepper from Japan

Fresh yellow Capsicum annuum peppers, commonly known as sweet bell peppers, used in salads, stir-fries, and as a garnish. They are classified under HTS 0709.60.4084 due to their yellow color, fresh or chilled state, and status as sweet bell-type peppers excluding specific varieties or processing types. These peppers are round or blocky in shape and suitable for immediate retail consumption.

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 color certification through lab testing or supplier documentation to confirm yellow hue for 0709.60.4084 classification

• Ensure phytosanitary certificates from origin country proving freedom from pests like tomato leaf miner, common for peppers

• Avoid misclassification as mini/sweet peppers (0709.60.4040) by specifying size over 0.9kg equivalent in invoices