Jumbo Sweet Bell Pepper Mix from Japan
Assorted jumbo-sized fresh sweet bell peppers in red, yellow, and green (Capsicum annuum) for retail display. HTS 0709.60.4091 applies to other non-processing sweet bell types, fresh or chilled. Not exceeding 0.9kg per fruit per statistical notes.
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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