Brine-Preserved Citron Peel from China
Peel from citron fruit preserved in brine to maintain quality during shipping, used in candied fruit recipes and confectionery. HTS 0814.00.10.00 specifically covers orange or citron peels in preservative solutions as per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document the exact preservative solution used (brine, sulfur water) to align with HTS description
• Test for residue levels of preservatives to meet food safety standards and avoid FDA holds
• Declare as 'provisionally preserved' if not suitable for immediate consumption per Chapter 8 notes