9902.01.08 - Pimientos, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen (provided for in subheading 2005.99.50)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS code, 9902.01.08, pertains to pimientos that have been prepared or preserved by methods other than pickling in vinegar or acetic acid. Crucially, these pimientos must not be in a frozen state at the time of import. The classification further specifies that these goods are "provided for in subheading 2005.99.50," indicating they are a specific type of prepared or preserved vegetable falling under a broader chapter that governs such food preparations. This temporary legislation or modification code applies to pimientos that meet these precise preparation and preservation criteria, distinct from those preserved in acidic solutions or those that are frozen.
Within the broader HTS database, Chapter 99 is dedicated to temporary legislation, trade agreement modifications, and import restrictions. Therefore, this specific code acts as a particular provision or limitation placed upon certain pimientos. Unlike the numerous sibling categories at the root level that cover live animals and agricultural products in their raw or simply processed forms (e.g., live bovine animals, live swine), 9902.01.08 focuses on a processed food item with specific preservation requirements. It differentiates itself from other prepared vegetable categories by its exclusion of vinegar/acetic acid preservation and its non-frozen status, directly referencing its primary classification under subheading 2005.99.50.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories branching from 9902.01.08. The classification is definitive for pimientos meeting the described conditions: prepared or preserved (not by vinegar/acetic acid) and not frozen. Importers must ensure their shipments align precisely with these criteria to correctly utilize this specific temporary provision. Understanding the absence of further subdivisions highlights the direct application of this code to a narrowly defined group of pimiento products.