Certified Organic Avocado Guacamole from Mexico
This is a ready-to-eat dip made primarily from certified organic avocados, blended with minimal seasonings like lime, onion, and salt, and packed in retail jars. It falls under HTS 2008.99.10.10 as a preserved preparation of avocados (fruit), certified organic, not elsewhere specified in Chapter 20. The product is preserved without cooking or freezing, distinguishing it from other avocado preparations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
• Obtain USDA NOP or equivalent organic certification documentation for each shipment to verify 'certified organic' status and avoid reclassification
• Provide lab analysis confirming avocado as principal ingredient (>50% by weight) and no freezing or cooking to comply with Chapter 20 notes