Brined Potato Salad Base from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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