Stuffed Pimientos with Garlic in Acetic Acid from Japan
Pimientos (Capsicum annuum) stuffed with garlic and preserved in acetic acid solution for enhanced flavor. Classified under HTS 2001.90.35.00 due to primary preservation by vinegar or acetic acid, with minor additives allowed. Popular as an appetizer in jars.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document that garlic is a minor ingredient (<5% typically) to confirm vinegar preservation dominates classification
• Check for EU origin certificates if from Spain, as pimientos are often exported from there, affecting preferential duties
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'stuffed olives' which would redirect to different codes