Crystallized Ginger Slices from Japan
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 — 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
• 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