Drained Ginger Preserve from China
Ginger root pieces cooked in heavy sugar syrup, then drained of excess syrup to create a chewy, sugar-coated preserve. This matches HTS 2006.00.30.00 as drained ginger root preserved by sugar.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document the draining process to prove compliance with 'drained' preservation method
• Label accurately to prevent reclassification as syrup-packed goods under other headings
• Check for pesticide residues common in ginger; provide test results for smooth clearance