Chopped Banana Peppers in Brine from China
Chopped mild banana peppers (Capsicum genus) preserved in a saltwater brine solution, ideal for salads and sandwiches. HTS 2005.99.55 covers these as other prepared peppers preserved otherwise than by vinegar, not frozen. The chopping and brining constitute the preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
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
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
• Label net weight and brine composition accurately to meet subheading requirements
• Obtain Certificates of Analysis for salt content to assure no acetic acid presence
• Beware of mixed packs with tomatoes, which may require separate classification under heading 2002