Pasteurized Sauerkraut in Glass Jars from Mexico
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.
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Import Tips
• Verify fermentation process documentation to confirm no vinegar or acetic acid was used, distinguishing it from pickled cabbage under 2005.40
• Ensure product labeling complies with FDA standards for acidified foods, including pH levels below 4.6 for shelf-stability
• Check for proper net weight declaration and avoid misclassification as frozen if any refrigeration is involved during import