Certified Organic Avocado Salsa Mix from China
Retail-packed chunks of certified organic avocado mixed with tomatoes, cilantro, and spices, preserved mildly for shelf stability. Falls under HTS 2008.99.10.10 as certified organic 'other' avocado preparations, including mixtures, not fitting homogenized infant food or juice categories. Preserved without fermentation or spirit addition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct country-of-origin verification for organic avocados, as blends may trigger scrutiny on principal ingredient sourcing
• Include commercial invoice detailing organic certification and Brix value if sweetened to confirm not a juice