Divina Piquillo Peppers Jarred from China
Whole roasted piquillo pimientos from Capsicum annuum, packed in 215g glass jars with olive oil preservation. This retail product qualifies for HTS 2005.99.50.20 as pimientos in containers ≤227g, not using vinegar. Popular in Spanish cuisine for flavor enhancement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document roasting process to distinguish from frozen (excluded); ensure FDA prior notice for preserved vegetables
• Pitfall: over 227g net weight disqualifies subheading