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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Differentiate from Capsicum chinense varieties via botanical certification
• Roasting documentation helps prove non-juice preparation
• Monitor shelf-life claims against preservation method