What does the cryptic crossword clue "Member of Parliament importing very soft pelt (6)" mean?

The definition is "pelt". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PP (synonym="in musical notation, abbreviation for Italian pianissimo = very soft") in PEER (synonym="a member of the House of Lords") = PEPPER; definition: "pelt" The answer is PEPPER.

Member of Parliament importing very soft pelt (6)

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