Pickle-Style Onions without Vinegar from Japan
Onions cured in salt brine mimicking pickles but no acetic acid, jarred. HTS 2005.99.20.00 for non-vinegar onions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Lab test for zero acetic acid critical
• Label as 'brined' not 'pickled'
• FDA registration for preservation method