Spicy Sauerkraut with Jalapeños from Mexico
Spicy sauerkraut with jalapeños is fermented cabbage with added chili peppers for heat, preserved through lactic fermentation rather than vinegar or acetic acid. It falls under tariff item 2005.99.90 as a prepared vegetable, since the jalapeño content is a minor seasoning and does not change the essential character of the sauerkraut.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
8%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is not preserved with vinegar or acetic acid, as that would shift classification to heading 2001
• Declare the jalapeño content accurately; if it exceeds 20% by weight of meat, fish, or other animal products, it falls under Chapter 16
• Verify that the fermentation process does not add alcohol above 0.5% vol, which would affect classification