Pickled Green Tomatoes from Japan
Unripe green tomatoes sliced and preserved in vinegar with onions and spices, a Southern delicacy. Falls under HTS 2001.90.60.00 as other vegetables preserved by vinegar, distinct from tomato juice (heading 2002).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate from tomato juice by providing dry weight content documentation (<7% excludes heading 2002)
• Comply with acidified food regulations requiring process authority letters
• Use detailed invoices specifying vinegar preservation to prevent reclassification