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U.S. imports of vegetables provisionally preserved and inedible in that state (SITC 05470) totaled $4.1M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Vegetables Provisionally Preserved and Inedible in That State paid $467K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $2.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPreserved in sulphur dioxide gas, brine, sulphur water, or similar preservative solutions specifically to maintain condition during transit rather than for direct consumption, these vegetables are classified as inedible in their preserved state and are typically destined for further industrial processing or reprocessing before reaching the consumer. The inedible designation is a critical classification distinction: products intended for direct consumption after simple rinsing may fall under different headings. FDA oversight applies at entry, and importers should be prepared to document the intended downstream processing use to support the classification.
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Importers typically provide commercial invoices or technical specifications confirming the preservative treatment method and the intended downstream processing step (e.g., desalting, blanching, or further manufacturing). A letter from the foreign supplier describing the product's industrial end-use can also help substantiate the classification and avoid reclassification into a heading for edible preserved vegetables.
Yes — if CBP determines that the product is edible in its imported state (e.g., after simple rinsing), it may be reclassified into a heading for preserved or prepared vegetables, which can carry different duty rates and regulatory requirements. Accurate product specification and preservative concentration data are essential to defend the original classification.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| MEXICO | $1.1M | $4K | -$1.1M |
| TURKEY | $424K | -- | -$424K |
| COSTA RICA | -- | $394K | +$394K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $284K | +$284K |
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