Shishito Pepper Seeds from Mexico

Japanese Shishito pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum), small mild pods with occasional heat, blistered in cooking. Under HTS 1209.91.60 as specialty pepper seeds for sowing in gourmet vegetable crops. Compact plants for high-density farming.

Duty Rate — Mexico → 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

Import Tips

Tag with tetrazolium viability test results for lots over 50,000 seeds

Avoid paper envelopes; use moisture-proof foil for transoceanic viability

Declare varietal purity to prevent blending disputes with similar chilies