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Big Bertha Bell Pepper Seeds from Japan

High-yield hybrid seeds for Big Bertha sweet peppers, known for their extra-large fruits ideal for stuffing and salads. Packaged in small retail packets for gardeners. Falls under HTS 1209.91.60.10 as sweet pepper vegetable seeds intended for sowing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))

Import Tips

Test seed lots for germination percentage before import to meet APHIS standards and avoid rejection

Avoid bulk packaging that could be mistaken for processing seeds; use labeled sowing packets

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