Glacé Ginger Chunks from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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