Fresh Cayenne Peppers from Japan

Long, thin cayenne peppers, fresh or chilled, known for heat in cooking. HTS 0709.60.40 includes these as other Capsicum fruits for fresh consumption.

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

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Import Tips

• Provide heat level (Scoville) info if marketing as spice peppers

• Comply with APHIS import permits for certain origins

• Avoid plastic bags; use mesh for airflow to maintain freshness