Turkish Pine Amber Honey

Dark amber honey produced from pine tree honeydew, not floral nectar, giving it a distinctive deep color and mineral-rich profile. HTS 0409.00.00.65 applies to this 'other' natural honey amber or darker, including honeydew types. Famous for antimicrobial properties from MGO content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0409.00.00Same rate: 35%

If lighter honeydew variety

Some honeydews qualify as 'light colored' based on Pfund scale despite non-floral origin.

1702.90.20Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If artificially colored or sweetened

Any non-natural colorants or sugars disqualify from Chapter 4 honey entirely.

0713.10.20Same rate: 35%

If dried to powder form

Dried honey products exceeding moisture limits classify as dried leguminous vegetables? No, actually 1702 for dried sugars.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish honeydew from floral via C13/C12 isotope ratio testing per AOAC methods

Provide veterinary health certificates confirming no disease vectors from pine regions

Declare moisture content <20% to avoid rejection for fermentation risk

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