Retort Pouch Grilled Bell Pepper Strips

Grilled sweet bell pepper strips in retort pouches, shelf-stable preservation without vinegar. Under HTS 2005.99.55.10 for prepared sweet bell peppers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.10Lower: 21.2% vs 49.9%

If finely homogenized for infants

Homogenized vegetable preps for infants take precedence per subheading note, even with peppers.

2008.97Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If mixed fruit-vegetable preserve with sugar

Sugar-added mixed preparations shift to heading 2008.

1603.00Lower: 10% vs 49.9%

If containing meat extracts

Meat-based preparations with vegetables classify under Chapter 16.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Retort processing qualifies as 'other preparation'; provide thermal process logs

Net weight per pouch <250g avoids infant food note confusion

Seasonal import windows for fresh ag products extend to preserved

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