Frozen Zucchini and Tomato Antipasto from China
Frozen antipasto of sliced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and herbs, preserved otherwise than by vinegar and frozen. HTS 2004.90.10.00 covers this as other vegetable mixtures labeled antipasto, not of heading 2006. Ensures long shelf life for gourmet platters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Measure tomato dry weight; if ≥7%, reclassify under heading 2002 per chapter note
• Include lab analysis for preservation methods to confirm no acetic acid
• Register with USDA APHIS for frozen vegetable imports if from certain origins