Provisionally Preserved Vegetables & Vegetable Mixtures (Inedible State, NESOI)

Capers have their own dedicated 10-digit line (0711903000) within 071190, reflecting their distinct commercial identity and trade volume. This separation matters because duty rates and statistical tracking differ at the 10-digit level. Importers should confirm that caper shipments are in a provisional preservation medium (typically brine or salt) and are not yet suitable for consumption; finished, retail-ready capers in vinegar would shift to Chapter 20.

Mixed vegetable preparations must be evaluated to determine whether any single vegetable component is dominant enough to warrant classification under a more specific heading. If no single vegetable predominates, the residual lines 0711905500 or 0711906500 apply. FDA Prior Notice is required, and the preservation medium must comply with US food additive standards. Because classification of mixtures can be fact-specific, consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable before entry.