Spiced Pickled Walnuts from China
Whole young green walnuts pickled in malt vinegar with spices like cloves and allspice, a traditional English delicacy. This qualifies for HTS 2001.90.50.00 as walnuts preserved exclusively by vinegar or acetic acid.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document spice quantities as minor additives per chapter notes to maintain pure walnut classification
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'walnuts preserved in vinegar' to preempt customs queries
• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest industrial use, potentially reclassifying under parts headings