Sliced Jalapeño Peppers in Brine from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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