Vinegar-Preserved Nopal Strips
Prepared strips of young nopal cactus pads preserved in a vinegar-acetic acid solution, ready for culinary use in salads or tacos. Classified under HTS 2001.90.33.00 due to specific identification as nopalitos preserved by acetic methods.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked or thermally processed without vinegar
Potatoes and other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar shift to heading 2004.
If frozen rather than preserved
Frozen nopalitos are treated as frozen vegetables under Chapter 07, not Chapter 20 preserves.
If cucumbers instead of nopal
Cucumbers preserved by vinegar have their own specific subheading, separate from nopalitos.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include botanical certification confirming Opuntia species to prevent disputes over 'nopalitos' specificity
• Ensure pH levels indicate proper acetic preservation (typically <4.6) to meet FDA low-acid canned food standards
• Avoid bulk packaging over 5kg; retail packs reduce scrutiny but require accurate net quantity declarations
Related Products under HTS 2001.90.33.00
Pickled Nopalitos in Jar
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.
Acetic Acid Marinated Nopalitos
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.
Jarred Pickled Cactus Strips (Nopalitos)
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.
Spicy Vinegar Nopalitos
Nopalitos preserved in spicy vinegar-acetic solution with jalapeños and garlic, ideal for Mexican cuisine. Falls under HTS 2001.90.33.00 as specifically enumerated nopalitos preserved by vinegar.