Chinese Preserved Ginger Root
Traditional Chinese-style ginger root preserved by sugar crystallization, often packaged in decorative jars. The sugar preservation process qualifies it as crystallized ginger under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ginger is prepared or preserved by processes other than sugar preservation
Ginger prepared by other methods, such as pickling or in syrup, may fall under heading 2008 for fruit and nuts prepared otherwise.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the ginger is crystallized and not just sugar-coated
• Provide documentation of the preservation process and sugar content
• Verify that the product meets Canadian food safety standards for imported ginger
Related Products under Tariff item 2006.00.90
Australian Crystallised Ginger
Premium Queensland ginger root crystallized with cane sugar, known for its fibrous texture and intense flavor. The crystallization process preserves the ginger by sugar infusion, making it a sugar-preserved plant part.
Baking Grade Drained Ginger
Coarsely chopped ginger root drained after sugar preservation, ideal for commercial baking applications. The draining process removes excess syrup, leaving the ginger in a drained state suitable for this tariff item.
Crystallized Ginger Slices
Thin slices of ginger root preserved by cooking in sugar syrup and then crystallized by draining and coating with sugar crystals. This product is specifically ginger root preserved by sugar, fitting the 'other' category.
Diced Glacé Ginger
Ginger root diced into small cubes and glacéed in sugar syrup for use in baking and confectionery. The glacé process involves repeated sugar infusion, resulting in a translucent, sugar-saturated product.