Red Bell Peppers from Japan

Fresh red Capsicum annuum peppers, commonly known as sweet bell peppers, used in salads, stir-fries, and roasting. They fall under HTS 0709.60.4091 as fresh or chilled sweet bell-type peppers that are not specifically designated for processing or other subcategories within the 'Other' provision. These peppers are round or blocky in shape and suitable for immediate retail consumption.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify freshness and chill chain integrity with temperature logs to comply with USDA APHIS import requirements for fresh peppers

• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like fruit flies, a common rejection reason

• Label clearly with country of origin and varietal name to avoid misclassification during customs inspection