Imported Spanish Pimientos in Oil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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