0711.90.30.00/Vinegar-Preserved Capers in Drums/Japan

Vinegar-Preserved Capers in Drums from Japan

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 — Japan → 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
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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