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Drained Candied Grapefruit Peel

Grapefruit rind cooked in sugar syrup, drained, and candied for confectionery or baking applications. It qualifies under HTS 2006.00.60.00 specifically for sugar-preserved citrus fruit peel that is drained or crystallized.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 35%

If dehydrated and not sugar-preserved

Dried vegetables or peel without sugar fall under Chapter 07 for dehydrated products.

2009.12Lower: 10% vs 35%

If remains in syrup without draining

Undrained syrup-preserved citrus shifts to fruit juices/purees in heading 2009.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Test for sugar saturation levels to distinguish from syrup-packed peels under other subheadings

• Include detailed invoices specifying 'drained, sugar-preserved citrus peel' to facilitate customs clearance

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