Imported Spanish Pimientos in Oil from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

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

Imported Spanish Pimientos in Oil from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2005.99.50.40