Jarred Capers in Brine from Mexico
Capers, the pickled flower buds of the Capparis spinosa plant, preserved in a brine solution and packed in glass jars. They are treated solely for provisional preservation during transport or storage, remaining unsuitable for immediate consumption without rinsing due to high salt content. This fits HTS 0711.90.30.00 as capers are explicitly classified under this subheading for provisionally preserved vegetables.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
8%
Rate breakdown
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
• Verify preservation method is solely brine or vinegar to avoid reclassification; ensure jars meet food contact standards like FDA regulations
• Common pitfall: Insufficient documentation of unsuitability for immediate consumption leading to duty disputes