Fresh Jalapeño Peppers from Japan
Spicy green jalapeño peppers, fresh or chilled, belonging to the genus Capsicum, used in Mexican cuisine for salsas and stuffing. Classified under HTS 0709.60.4095 as other fresh fruits of the genus Capsicum, excluding sweet bell peppers or those for processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify freshness upon import; ensure temperatures maintained below 7°C to qualify as 'fresh or chilled' under Chapter 7
• Provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country confirming no pests or diseases specific to peppers
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'for processing' (0709.60.4074) if intended for retail sale