Piquillo-Style Pimientos Preserved from Japan
Mild, roasted pimientos resembling piquillo peppers (Capsicum annuum), preserved in jars without vinegar. Specifically classified under 2005.99.50 for pimientos.
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%
Import Tips
• Differentiate from Capsicum chinense varieties via botanical certification
• Roasting documentation helps prove non-juice preparation
• Monitor shelf-life claims against preservation method