Refrigerated Raw Pack Sauerkraut from Mexico
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.
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
• Maintain cold chain documentation (bills of lading, temperature logs) to prove not frozen during transit
• Include lab analysis showing lactic acid fermentation and pH suitable for probiotics, not vinegar
• Comply with FSMA rules for live culture foods, including supplier verification for pathogen controls