Black Rice Vinegar from United States
Black rice vinegar is a Chinese vinegar made from fermented glutinous rice, yielding a dark color and smoky, umami flavor. It falls under this tariff item as a vinegar obtained from acetic acid fermentation of rice, with an acidity of about 4.3% by volume.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
9.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm the acetic acid content is below 10% by weight to avoid heading 29.15 classification
• Label the product clearly as vinegar for culinary use
• Keep import records showing the rice fermentation process to support the tariff classification