Pickled Pimientos in Vinegar from Germany
Whole or sliced pimientos (Capsicum annuum) preserved in vinegar or acetic acid, commonly used in Mediterranean dishes. This product falls under HTS 2001.90.35.00 as it is a prepared vegetable preserved specifically by vinegar without other preservation methods dominating. Typically packed in jars for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the preservation method is primarily vinegar or acetic acid; if sugar exceeds 13% by weight, it shifts to heading 2001.90.25
• Provide lab analysis confirming Capsicum annuum species and acetic acid content to avoid misclassification as general pickled vegetables
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA food safety standards for acidified foods to prevent customs holds