Whole Green Olives Stuffed with Jalapeño Peppers from Mexico
Spicy whole green olives stuffed with sliced jalapeño peppers, brined in saline solution, packed in retail containers of 8 kg or less drained weight. Fits HTS 2005.70.25.50 as other whole stuffed green olives preserved otherwise than by vinegar. Adds heat to snacks and cocktails.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide heat level (Scoville) documentation if marketing as spicy to aid customs valuation and labeling
• Confirm no vinegar in brine via pH testing certificates to prevent shift to 2009 headings
• Inspect for foreign matter in peppers, as CBP often scrutinizes stuffed vegetable imports for contaminants