Canned Pimento Pepper Strips from Mexico
Red pimento peppers cut into strips and canned in light brine. HTS 2005.99.55.90 covers these as 'other' preparations of genus Capsicum peppers, not involving freezing or vinegar preservation. Common in salads and sandwiches.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
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
Import Tips
• Document botanical identification as Capsicum or Pimenta to match subheading
• Check for added sugars; high Brix could affect juice-related notes but unlikely here
• Use FDA prior notice for perishable veg preps to expedite entry