U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Vegetables, NES (Not Frozen, Not Vinegar/Acetic Acid) (SITC 05679) totaled $138.2M in August 2026, imported from 86 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Vegetables, NES (Not Frozen, Not Vinegar/Acetic Acid) paid $16.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.20% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataA broad residual heading capturing shelf-stable vegetable preparations — including artichoke hearts, capers, olives prepared without acetic acid, and mixed vegetable blends — that do not fit more specific SITC categories and are not frozen. The catch-all nature of this heading means classification disputes are common, particularly for mixed-vegetable products where the essential character must be determined. FDA entry review applies to all such imports, and country-of-origin labeling requirements add a compliance layer for retail-packaged goods.
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For mixed preparations, classification typically follows the vegetable that imparts the essential character of the product — by weight, value, or commercial identity. When no single vegetable predominates, the residual NES heading (05679) is the appropriate classification. Importers should document the composition and processing method and confirm the HTS subheading with a licensed customs broker, as misclassification can trigger duty underpayments or admissibility issues.
Yes — capers and olives preserved in salt brine or oil rather than vinegar or acetic acid generally fall within this residual prepared-vegetables heading, provided they do not fit a more specific SITC category. The preservation method is the key determinant: vinegar- or acetic-acid-preserved versions classify elsewhere. Consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct HTS subheading for your specific product.
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Basic heading 05679 · $138.2M of $14.7B
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Imports · August 2026
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Peru pays 12.6% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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Imports
$138.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$16.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.6B of Prepared or Preserved Vegetables, NES (Not Frozen, Not Vinegar/Acetic Acid) and exported $180.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.