Glacé Ginger Chunks from China
Large chunks of ginger root that have been glacéed by repeated immersion in sugar syrup until translucent and sugar-saturated. Classified under HTS 2006.00.30.00 for ginger root preserved by sugar in glacé form.
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
• Conduct Brix value testing to confirm high sugar content required for 'preserved by sugar' status
• Avoid common pitfalls by distinguishing from candied ginger not meeting drained/glacé/crystallized specs
• Include processing records showing sugar preservation method during customs entry