Smoked Cassava Pieces from China
Cassava pieces lightly smoked and preserved, vacuum-packed. Classified HTS 2008.99.65.00 as processed cassava. Adds unique flavor profile.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.9%
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
• Provide smoke process details; ensure no added wood chemicals
• Vacuum packaging requires oxygen barrier testing
• Avoid meat-like labeling to prevent Chapter 16 confusion