Spiced Pickled Walnuts from Japan
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 — 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 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