Pickled Pimientos in Vinegar from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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