Bulk Capers in Salt Pack from China
Whole capers preserved in dry salt for temporary storage, typically sold in bulk plastic-lined barrels or bags. The high salt concentration provisionally preserves them but makes them unsuitable for eating without soaking and rinsing first. Classified under HTS 0711.90.30.00 as provisionally preserved capers per the tariff schedule.
Duty Rate — China → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming salt levels ensure provisional preservation only; use phytosanitary certificates for plant origin
• Avoid misdeclaring as retail-ready to prevent higher duties