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.

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.

1509.90Lower: 10% vs 43.1%

If olive oil dominant with incidental peppers

Olive oil preparations classify by oil content under Chapter 15 if peppers <50%.

2005.80Lower: 15.6% vs 43.1%

If preserved by vinegar

Vinegar/acetic acid preserved sweet corn analogy applies; shifts to 2005.80.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 43.1%

If oil-packed but dehydrated

Dehydrated pimientos in oil classify as dried vegetables under 0711.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Oil must not contain >0.5% spirit; test for compliance with unfermented juice notes indirectly

EU origin may qualify for GSP—verify certificate; label 'product of Spain' accurately

Separate from acetic-preserved to prevent duty disputes