Probiotic Sauerkraut Pouches from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include CFU (colony forming units) test results to substantiate probiotic claims without drug classification
• Use oxygen-barrier pouches; validate with migration studies for FDA indirect food additive rules