Capers in Vinegar Brine from China
Capers, the pickled flower buds of the Capparis spinosa plant, preserved in a vinegar or acetic acid solution, not in vinegar typical of Malta. This product falls under HTS 2001.90.20.00 as 'other' capers preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, distinct from Malta-type capers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the capers are not 'of the Malta type' to avoid reclassification; provide lab analysis confirming preservation method is vinegar/acetic acid
• Ensure labeling includes country of origin and ingredient list to meet FDA food import standards