Vinegar-Preserved Nopal Strips from China
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.
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
• 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