Dried Lemon Peel from Germany
Thin strips or granules of lemon peel that have been dried to remove moisture while preserving flavor and aroma. Classified under HTS 0814.00.80.00 as dried peel of citrus fruit, suitable for culinary uses like baking or tea infusions but not for immediate fresh consumption.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content does not exceed levels making it suitable for immediate consumption to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to comply with agricultural import regulations
• Label clearly as 'dried citrus peel' to distinguish from fresh fruit products under different HTS codes