Pickled Chickpeas from Germany
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 — 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
• 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