Commercial Capers in Acetic Acid Solution from Germany
Industrial-sized containers of capers preserved in a vinegar-acetic acid solution, each holding over 3.4 kg for restaurant or processing use. Classified under HTS 2001.90.10.00 due to the bulk packaging and specific preservation method for capers. Excludes retail infant food preparations per subheading notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice specifying acetic acid preservation and exact container weights to prevent reclassification
• Ensure no added sugars or spirits exceeding limits, as higher alcohol content moves to Chapter 22