Pickled Nopalitos in Jar from China
Tender strips of nopal cactus pads (Opuntia ficus-indica) pickled in vinegar and acetic acid, packed in glass jars for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2001.90.33.00 as nopalitos, specifically preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, distinct from other vegetable preparations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the product is exclusively nopal cactus (Opuntia spp.) to qualify as nopalitos; mislabeling as generic cactus leads to reclassification
• Provide lab analysis confirming preservation solely by vinegar or acetic acid, not vinegar-acetic mixtures exceeding note limits
• Label containers with net weight, ingredients, and country of origin to avoid FDA holds on preserved vegetables