Jarred Pickled Cactus Strips (Nopalitos) from Mexico
Glass jar-packed nopalitos, tender cactus nopales pickled in a vinegar-acetic brine with onions and chiles. Specifically classified as nopalitos under HTS 2001.90.33.00 for vinegar-preserved vegetables.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare exact acetic acid percentage on commercial invoice; deviations can trigger duty reassessment
• Prior import testing for spines removal to avoid consumer complaints and reclassification as unprepared
• Pair with FDA prior notice filings 72 hours pre-arrival for all preserved vegetable shipments