Frozen Orange Peel Zest from Japan
Finely grated or stripped orange peel frozen immediately after harvesting to retain essential oils. Falls under HTS 0814.00.80.00 as frozen peel of citrus fruit, used in confectionery and flavor extracts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure freezing process documentation shows provisional preservation only, not final processing
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for frozen agricultural products
• Check for residue limits on preservatives if any sulfur treatments were used pre-freezing