Pickled Ginger Slices from Japan

Thinly sliced young ginger root preserved in sweetened vinegar, served with sushi. Classifies to HTS 2001.90.38.00 as ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome treated as vegetable pickled with acetic acid.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

19.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Young ginger (pink) vs mature affects sugar content declaration

FDA acidified foods regs strictly enforced for ginger pickles

Not spice (0910.30) due to preservation method