Sulfur Water Preserved Grapefruit Peel from Japan
Grapefruit peel treated in sulfur water for short-term preservation during shipping. HTS 0814.00.80.00 includes citrus peels provisionally preserved in preservative solutions.
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
• Document sulfur levels to comply with food safety residue standards
• Specify 'provisional preservation' on commercial invoices
• Monitor for bleaching effects that might suggest further processing