Piquillo-Style Pimientos Preserved from Germany
Mild, roasted pimientos resembling piquillo peppers (Capsicum annuum), preserved in jars without vinegar. Specifically classified under 2005.99.50 for pimientos.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate from Capsicum chinense varieties via botanical certification
• Roasting documentation helps prove non-juice preparation
• Monitor shelf-life claims against preservation method