Vinegar-Poached Avocado Quarters from China
Avocado quarters gently poached in vinegar, preserved in jars with spices. Classifies as other under HTS 2008.99.10.90 for preserved avocados. Poaching tenderizes while preserving shape.
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
• Process authority letter from FDA for poaching validation
• Distinguish 'poached' from 'cooked' to avoid 2007
• Avoid bulk packs; retail jars support 'otherwise prepared'