Jarred Pimientos in Brine from China
Whole or sliced pimientos (Capsicum annuum), preserved in brine or water without vinegar, packed in glass jars for retail sale. These sweet red peppers are prepared otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, fitting subheading 2005.99 for other preserved vegetables, specifically pimientos.
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
• Verify Capsicum annuum variety via supplier documentation to confirm HTS 2005.99.50 classification
• Include commercial invoice detailing preparation method (no vinegar) and net weight to avoid reclassification
• Check for pesticide residues common in peppers; provide certificates of analysis to prevent FDA holds