Canned Avocado Chunks in Brine from China
These are chunks of ripe avocado packed in cans with brine for preservation, intended for use in salads or as a snack. They fall under HTS 2008.99.10.90 as preserved avocados that are not purees or mixtures falling under other subheadings. The product is otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify country of origin labeling as avocados are sensitive to phytosanitary restrictions; obtain import permits if required
• Ensure cans meet FDA food contact standards and provide Certificates of Analysis for preservatives used