Acetic Acid Marinated Nopalitos from China
Marinated nopal cactus segments preserved primarily with acetic acid and vinegar, often with spices, in resealable pouches. This qualifies for HTS 2001.90.33.00 as nopalitos under the 'other vegetables preserved by vinegar or acetic acid' category.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document vinegar content (>4% acetic acid) via certificate of analysis to confirm classification over generic preserves
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits if from quarantined regions, as nopal may trigger plant material inspections
• Use tamper-evident seals on retail packaging to pass CBP visual exams for preserved food safety