Brine-Preserved Lime Peel from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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