Frozen Lime Zest

Finely grated lime peel that has been frozen to preserve flavor and aroma for baking or beverage use. HTS 0814.00.40.00 covers frozen peel of limes as a form of citrus peel.

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.

0814.00Same rate: 35%

If dried rather than frozen

Dried lime peel shifts to the dried peel subheading within the same heading.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 35%

If treated as dehydrated vegetable matter

Heavy dehydration might classify it under Chapter 07 as dried vegetables.

0812.90.90Same rate: 35%

If frozen in preservative solution like sulfur water

Addition of preservatives moves it to provisional preservation in heading 0812.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain cold chain integrity with temperature logs to qualify as frozen under this code

Include certificates of origin and analysis for citrus variety and purity

Avoid moisture condensation during shipping to prevent reclassification as provisionally preserved