Whole Piquillo Peppers in Oil from China
Roasted and peeled whole piquillo peppers from the Capsicum genus, preserved in vegetable oil rather than vinegar. This product is classified under HTS 2005.99.55 for other prepared peppers not frozen or from heading 2006. The oil preservation method qualifies it as 'otherwise preserved'.
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
• Include oil composition details in labeling to distinguish from vinegar-based products
• Ensure containers meet food safety standards for oil-packed goods to prevent spoilage claims
• Document roasting process to prove preparation status beyond simple preservation