Pickled Grapes in Vinegar from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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