Whole Pimientos Packed in Oil from China

Whole pimientos (Capsicum annuum) preserved in vegetable oil without vinegar, in retail jars. This oil-packed preparation fits 2005.99.50 for other non-vinegar preserved Capsicum peppers.

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

Specify oil type (e.g

olive oil) on invoice; pure oil packs stay in 2005

Test for free acidity in oil to avoid reclassification as mixtures

Provide origin certificates for peppers to qualify for preferential tariffs