Canned Artichoke Hearts
Artichoke hearts preserved in water or brine, packed in cans for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2005.99.97.00 as it is artichokes (other vegetables) prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not fitting specific subheadings like homogenized preparations.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packed in vinegar or acetic acid
Vinegar-preserved vegetables classify under heading 2001, not 2005.
If finely homogenized for infants in containers ≤250g
Homogenized infant vegetable preparations take precedence in 2005.10.
If containing more than 20% meat or fish
Preparations with significant meat/fish content move to heading 2006.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the preservation method is not vinegar-based to stay in 2005; provide lab analysis if needed
• Include detailed ingredient lists and country of origin labels on packaging
• Watch for mixtures exceeding 50% tomatoes, which may shift to heading 2002
Related Products under HTS 2005.99.97.00
Canned Palm Hearts
Hearts of palm sliced and preserved in brine within tin cans. Classified under HTS 2005.99.97.00 as other preserved vegetables not using vinegar, excluding frozen or heading 2006 products.
Canned Bamboo Shoots
Sliced bamboo shoots preserved in water, suitable for Asian cuisine stir-fries. This fits HTS 2005.99.97.00 for other non-vinegar preserved vegetables, not homogenized or from heading 2006.
Canned Water Chestnuts
Whole or sliced water chestnuts preserved in brine cans. Under HTS 2005.99.97.00 as other vegetables preserved without vinegar, not frozen or homogenized for infants.
Canned Sauerkraut
Fermented cabbage preserved in cans, not using vinegar. Classifies in HTS 2005.99.97.00 as other preserved vegetables, distinct from specific sauerkraut subheading due to preparation method.
Canned Okra Slices
Okra cut into slices and preserved in water or brine. Falls under HTS 2005.99.97.00 for other non-vinegar preserved vegetables, excluding infant homogenized types.
Canned Asparagus Spears
Whole asparagus spears preserved in glass jars or cans without vinegar. HTS 2005.99.97.00 applies to these other preserved vegetables not matching specific subheadings.