Fire-Roasted Pimiento Pieces

Pieces of fire-roasted pimientos (Capsicum annuum) preserved in water, not frozen or vinegared. Classified as 'other' pimientos in HTS 2005.99.50.40.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+35.0%43.1%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2009.39Lower: 10% vs 43.1%

If extracted as juice

Pimiento juice ≤Brix specified in 2009 notes classifies under juices heading.

1904.90Lower: 24% vs 43.1%

If formed into food preps like patties

Vegetable-based formed foods with binders go to heading 1904.

2005.20Lower: 16.4% vs 43.1%

If peas dominant mixture

Specific pea preps take precedence; mixtures keyed to principal ingredient.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Roasting logs prove preparation; distinguishes from fresh under 0709.60

Net weight declaration critical—excludes ≤250g infant purees per note