Brined Whole Pimientos from China
Whole pimientos preserved in brine in glass jars for retail sale, prepared by roasting and peeling without vinegar. Fits HTS 2005.99.50.40 as other preserved pimientos of Capsicum annuum.
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
• Provide heat processing records for low-acid canned food registration with FDA
• Avoid common error of classifying under 2003 if any sugar >13% dry weight is added
• Use ISF filing early; declare exact pack weight to match subheading exclusions