Canned Vegetarian Chili from China
A canned bean-based chili with tomatoes, vegetables, and spices, meat-free for plant-based diets. Classified in 2106.90.99.90 as a canned food preparation NESOI, not qualifying as a vegetable prep due to mixed seasoning profile. Ideal for pantry stocking and quick meals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
13.9%
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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label cans with full ingredient list and allergen info (e.g
• beans, soy) per FDA rules
• Obtain acidified/low-acid canned food documentation if pH affects processing classification
• Avoid misdeclaration as plain beans to prevent duty evasion claims