Pickled Grapes in Vinegar from China
Whole grapes pickled in a vinegar brine with spices, preserved for extended shelf life. Classified in 2008.99.29.00 as other preserved grapes, including those in vinegar not specified elsewhere. Not a mixture requiring subheading 2008.19.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.5%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Declare vinegar content accurately; excess may trigger food safety inspections
• Include acidification lab reports to confirm preservation method complies with HTS notes
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as 'in acetic acid' under 2001 if vegetable-dominant, but grapes stay in 2008