Diced Pimientos for Cooking
Diced roasted pimientos preserved in brine, suitable for culinary use, in retail jars. Falls under 2005.99.50.40 as other preserved forms of pimientos.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other vegetables, not peppers
Non-pepper veggies like onions classify under general 2005.99 other subheadings.
If sauced with condiments >50%
Preparations with mixed sauces/seasonings shift to heading 2103 for condiments.
If fruit-mixed and cooked
Cooked fruit-vegetable mixtures classify under heading 2007 if fruit dominant.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide dice size specs in invoice; ensures 'other' not pureed (which might go elsewhere)
• FDA import alert 22-06 for low-acid—pre-clear with samples
Related Products under HTS 2005.99.50.40
Jarred Roasted Pimientos
Whole roasted pimientos (Capsicum annuum) packed in jars with water or brine, preserved without vinegar or acetic acid. These sweet red peppers are prepared by roasting and peeling, falling under HTS 2005.99.50.40 as other preserved pimientos not fitting specific forms like puree.
Brined Whole Pimientos
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.
Imported Spanish Pimientos in Oil
Premium Spanish pimientos (Capsicum annuum) lightly roasted and packed in olive oil without vinegar. This 'other' preservation method places it under HTS 2005.99.50.40.
Gourmet Pimiento Fillets
Hand-peeled pimiento fillets preserved in brine for gourmet retail. As skinless whole sheets of Capsicum annuum, under 2005.99.50.40 other.
Canned Pimiento Strips
Pimiento peppers cut into strips, canned in brine without vinegar preservation. This product is classified under 2005.99.50.40 as 'other' forms of preserved Capsicum annuum pimientos, distinct from whole or pureed varieties.
Pimiento Pepper Halves in Tin
Halved roasted pimientos packed in tins with brine, preserved otherwise than by vinegar. Classified in 2005.99.50.40 for other pimientos (Capsicum annuum) not specified elsewhere.