Pickled Avocado Slices from Japan
Thinly sliced avocados pickled in a vinegar-based solution for tangy flavor preservation. This fits HTS 2008.99.10 as other preserved avocados, distinct from citrus mixtures. Popular in Mexican cuisine and salads.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'pickled' with vinegar content to prevent confusion with fresh produce
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for acidified foods to expedite entry