Vinegar-Preserved Capers in Drums from Canada
Capers stored in a weak vinegar solution inside food-grade plastic drums for short-term preservation during shipping. This treatment keeps them viable for later processing but too acidic for immediate consumption. HTS 0711.90.30.00 covers such capers as per Chapter 7 notes on provisional preservation.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Label containers clearly as 'not for immediate consumption'; comply with country-specific acetic acid limits in preservatives
• Pitfall: Overly strong vinegar may trigger food safety holds