Sliced Jalapeño Peppers in Brine from China
These are mature jalapeño peppers, sliced and preserved in a brine solution without vinegar or acetic acid, suitable for use in salsas or as a condiment. They fall under HTS 2005.99.55 as prepared peppers of the genus Capsicum, not frozen and not products of heading 2006. The preservation method distinguishes them from vinegar-pickled varieties.
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
• Verify that no vinegar or acetic acid is used in preservation to avoid reclassification under heading 2001
• Provide detailed ingredient lists and production process documentation to confirm compliance with 'other' preservation methods
• Check for any pesticide residues common in peppers, as they may trigger additional FDA inspections