9902.01.06 - Pepperoncini, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid and presented in containers other than glass jars (provided for in subheading 2001.90.38)

This HTS classification, 9902.01.06, specifically addresses pepperoncini that have been preserved in vinegar or acetic acid. A crucial defining characteristic for classification under this code is that these preserved pepperoncini must be presented in containers *other than* glass jars. This provision falls under Chapter 99, which pertains to temporary legislation and special classification provisions, including those enacted under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Therefore, this code is not a permanent tariff heading but a temporary measure with specific import restrictions.

The primary distinction of this category lies in its container type and its placement within Chapter 99. While other HTS codes within Chapter 20 might cover prepared or preserved vegetables, including pepperoncini, those would generally be under permanent tariff provisions and may not have the same container restrictions. The "provided for in subheading 2001.90.38" note indicates a relationship to a permanent classification for similar goods, but 9902.01.06 introduces a specific, likely temporary, overlay or modification to those standard classifications. The sibling categories at the Chapter 99 level would encompass other temporary modifications and special provisions, making this code a highly specialized niche.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories beneath 9902.01.06. Classification under this code is final for eligible pepperoncini. Practical classification will focus on verifying the product is indeed pepperoncini, that it is preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, and critically, that the packaging does not involve glass jars. The intent of this temporary provision is to apply specific import controls or duties to this particular product presentation.