2005.99.50/Whole Pimientos Packed in Oil/Japan

Whole Pimientos Packed in Oil from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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