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%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

• 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