Crystallized Ginger Slices from China
Crystallized ginger consists of ginger root pieces preserved by repeated immersion in sugar syrup, drained, and coated in sugar crystals for a chewy texture. Classified in HTS 2006.00.70.00 as 'other fruit and nuts' since ginger is botanically a fruit rhizome preserved by sugar in glacé or crystallized form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
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
• Include botanical confirmation that ginger qualifies as fruit for this heading; provide processing records showing sugar immersion
• Label accurately for sugar content to comply with FDA food labeling rules and prevent shifts to confectionery headings
• Test for sulfites often used in preservation; declare levels to avoid customs delays