Brine-Preserved Lime Peel

Lime peel strips preserved in salt brine solution to prevent spoilage during transport. HTS 0814.00.80.00 covers provisionally preserved citrus peel unsuitable for immediate consumption.

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.

2008.97Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If cooked or further preserved for mixtures

Peels prepared for fruit/nut mixtures fall under Chapter 20 preserved fruits.

0812.90.90.00Same rate: 35%

If preserved solely with sulfur dioxide gas

Sulfur gas preservation specifically noted in Heading 0812 for fruits/nuts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test brine solution to ensure it renders peel unsuitable for immediate eating per Chapter 08 notes

Include detailed processing logs showing provisional preservation intent

Avoid retail packaging that suggests consumer-ready product to prevent misclassification