Turkish Pine Amber Honey from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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