Spiced Kumquat Chutney from Mexico
Kumquats cooked with vinegar, spices, and minimal sugar into chunky chutney. HTS 2008.30.80.00 covers this as otherwise preserved kumquats, a citrus preparation. Not a homogeneous infant food.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• List all spices quantitatively; complex mixes risk reclass to sauces
• pH test for low-acid chutney requiring FDA process filing
• Avoid 'relish' terminology that could shift to vegetable pickles