Sauerkraut
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 2005.99.30.00
Pasteurized Sauerkraut in Glass Jars
Pasteurized sauerkraut is finely shredded cabbage fermented with lactic acid bacteria, preserved without vinegar or acetic acid, and packed in glass jars for retail sale. It falls under HTS 2005.99.30.00 as sauerkraut, a prepared vegetable product not frozen and not of heading 2006. This classification applies to traditional fermented cabbage meeting the 'sauerkraut' definition.
Organic Sauerkraut with Caraway Seeds
Organic sauerkraut features certified organic cabbage fermented naturally with added caraway seeds for flavor, preserved otherwise than by vinegar. Classified under HTS 2005.99.30.00 as sauerkraut, it meets the criteria for prepared vegetables not frozen or vinegar-preserved. Small seasoning quantities do not alter its primary classification.
Refrigerated Raw Pack Sauerkraut
Refrigerated raw pack sauerkraut is naturally fermented cabbage requiring cold storage, packed without pasteurization or vinegar preservation. It qualifies for HTS 2005.99.30.00 as non-frozen sauerkraut prepared otherwise than by vinegar. The refrigeration maintains its live culture probiotic properties.
Red Cabbage Sauerkraut
Red cabbage sauerkraut uses fermented red varieties for its vibrant color and antioxidants, prepared without vinegar preservation. It is specifically classified as sauerkraut under HTS 2005.99.30.00, as the fermentation process defines it regardless of cabbage color variant. Packed for retail in pouches or jars.
Spicy Sauerkraut with Jalapeños
Spicy sauerkraut incorporates fermented cabbage with minor jalapeño additions for heat, preserved without vinegar or acetic acid. It remains under HTS 2005.99.30.00 as sauerkraut, since small seasoning quantities do not change the primary product per notes. Popular in gourmet retail.
Canned Sauerkraut for Retail
Canned sauerkraut is fermented cabbage heat-processed in tin cans for shelf stability, preserved without vinegar or acetic acid. Under HTS 2005.99.30.00, it is classified as sauerkraut, a non-frozen prepared vegetable product. This form is common for long-term retail distribution.
Probiotic Sauerkraut Pouches
Probiotic sauerkraut in flexible pouches emphasizes live Lactobacillus cultures from natural fermentation, not vinegar-preserved. HTS 2005.99.30.00 covers this as sauerkraut, a prepared non-frozen vegetable suitable for retail health food markets. Pouches allow easy portioning.
Family Size Sauerkraut Jar
Family size sauerkraut in large 32oz glass jars is fermented cabbage preserved naturally for household use, without vinegar. Classified under HTS 2005.99.30.00 as retail sauerkraut, it fits prepared vegetables not frozen or from heading 2006. Ideal for bulk retail consumption.