Red Cabbage Sauerkraut
Red cabbage sauerkraut made from fermented red cabbage varieties, prepared without vinegar preservation. It is a prepared vegetable of heading 20.05, specifically sauerkraut.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | — | 8% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is specifically listed as sauerkraut in the tariff
Sauerkraut may be classified under the sibling item for other vegetables if explicitly named.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fermentation process and absence of vinegar
• Provide the CBSA with details on the cabbage variety
• Ensure the packaging is airtight and the product is not frozen
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Canned Sauerkraut for Retail
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Family Size Sauerkraut Jar
Family size sauerkraut in large glass jars, fermented cabbage preserved naturally without vinegar. It is a prepared vegetable of heading 20.05, suitable for household use.
Organic Sauerkraut with Caraway Seeds
Organic sauerkraut with added caraway seeds, fermented naturally and preserved without vinegar. The caraway seeds are a minor seasoning, and the product remains a prepared vegetable of heading 20.05.
Pasteurized Sauerkraut in Glass Jars
Pasteurized sauerkraut, finely shredded cabbage fermented with lactic acid bacteria, preserved without vinegar and packed in glass jars. It is a prepared vegetable of heading 20.05.
Probiotic Sauerkraut Pouches
Probiotic sauerkraut in flexible pouches, emphasizing live Lactobacillus cultures from natural fermentation, not preserved by vinegar. It is a prepared vegetable of heading 20.05.
Refrigerated Raw Pack Sauerkraut
Refrigerated raw pack sauerkraut, naturally fermented cabbage requiring cold storage, packed without pasteurization or vinegar. It is a prepared vegetable of heading 20.05, not frozen.