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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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