Pickled Chickpeas from China
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) pickled in acetic acid brine, used in salads or as snacks. Under HTS 2001.90.30.00 for beans preserved by vinegar, separate from hummus or canned versions. Packed for retail in small containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document botanical classification as beans to avoid misfiling under peas
• Test for pH levels below 4.6 for low-acid canned food regs
• Beware of reclassification if spices dominate flavor profile