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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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