HS 200591 Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables

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What products does HS 200591 cover?

This subheading covers other vegetables, whether or not mixed, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, not elsewhere specified or included in Chapter 20 of the Harmonized System. According to the World Customs Organization (WCO) Explanatory Notes and definitions found in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and the EU's TARIC database, this includes items like pickled onions, pickled peppers, and other vegetables preserved in acidic solutions that do not fit into more specific subheadings within heading 2005. The key characteristic is preservation in vinegar or acetic acid.

What falls outside HS 200591?

The following products are excluded from HS 200591: vegetables preserved by sugar (heading 2006), vegetables preserved by salt or brine (heading 2008), vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (heading 2008), and single vegetable preparations that are specifically classified elsewhere. For instance, whole pickled gherkins are typically classified under HS 2001.90, and sauerkraut, a fermented cabbage product, falls under HS 2005.99.

What are common classification mistakes for HS 200591?

A common error is misclassifying vegetables preserved in brine or salt under this subheading. General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3(b) for the interpretation of the Harmonized System states that mixtures shall be classified as if they consisted of the material or component which gives them their essential character. For example, a mixture of pickled vegetables where the vinegar is the primary preservative agent would fall here, but if salt is the primary preservative, it would be classified elsewhere, likely under heading 2008.

How should importers classify products under HS 200591?

The correct procedure for classifying products under HS 200591 involves a thorough examination of the product's composition and preservation method. Importers and customs brokers must determine if the vegetables are preserved by vinegar or acetic acid. Consulting the official tariff schedules of the importing country, such as the USITC HTS or the UK Trade Tariff, and referring to the WCO Explanatory Notes is crucial for accurate classification. If the product is a mixture, identify the component providing the essential character.

How is the duty calculated for products under HS 200591?

A shipment of 1,000 kilograms of pickled mixed vegetables, declared at a customs value of $2,500 USD, would attract a US duty of $375.00. This is calculated using the U.S. Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate of 15% ad valorem for HS 2005.91 (as per the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule). The duty is calculated as 15% of the declared customs value: 0.15 × $2,500 = $375.00. Note that specific product descriptions might alter the exact rate.

Which trade agreements reduce duties for HS 200591?

Several free trade agreements may reduce the applicable duty rate for HS 200591. For instance, under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), originating goods from Canada and Mexico may enter the U.S. duty-free. Similarly, goods originating from countries benefiting from the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) may receive reduced or zero duties. To claim these preferences, a self-certified origin statement for USMCA or a GSP Form A for GSP beneficiaries is typically required, depending on the specific agreement and jurisdiction.

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