Piquillo-Style Pimientos Preserved from Mexico
Mild, roasted pimientos resembling piquillo peppers (Capsicum annuum), preserved in jars without vinegar. Specifically classified under 2005.99.50 for pimientos.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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