Pickled Chickpeas from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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