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Sliced Habanero Peppers in Brine from Germany

Hot habanero peppers sliced and preserved in brine for spicy food applications. HTS 2005.99.55 applies to these Capsicum genus peppers prepared without vinegar or freezing. Brine preservation meets 'otherwise than by vinegar' criterion.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include capsaicin content warnings for safety compliance

• Document pepper maturity to distinguish from fresh imports

• Avoid mixing with fruit to prevent reclassification under heading 2007