Brined Whole Pimientos from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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