Brined Avocado Halves

Whole or halved avocados preserved in a salt brine solution in glass jars, ready for guacamole preparation. This falls under HTS 2008.99.10.90 as 'other' avocados otherwise prepared or preserved, excluding purees. Brining maintains freshness for extended shelf life.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If simply chilled or frozen without chemical preservation

Avocados provisionally preserved by cold but unsuitable for immediate consumption go to heading 0711.

2008.19.90Higher: 52.9% vs 17.5%

If citrus fruits rather than avocado

Avocado is botanically a berry but tariff-wise under 'other'; misidentification as citrus shifts to 2008.19.

2008.99.10Same rate: 17.5%

If in immediate containers under 5 kg net weight

Smaller retail packs of 'other' avocados have a specific statistical suffix for tracking.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming treatment against pests common in avocado shipments

Declare net drained weight accurately; customs weighs samples to verify against invoice