Brined Potato Salad Base from China
Pre-cooked potato pieces in brine, minimally seasoned, packed for retail as a base for homemade salads without mayo. Under HTS 2005.20.00 as simply preserved potatoes, not further mixed. Allows consumers to customize.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.9%
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
• Limit seasonings to non-seasoning additives per notes to stay out of homogenized categories
• Ensure no visible homogenization; chunky texture supports 2005.20 classification
• Register facility with FDA if processing involves heat treatment