Crystallized Ginger Slices from China
Ginger root slices cooked in sugar syrup until saturated and then crystallized by rolling in sugar, drained for storage. Falls under HTS 2006.00.90.00 as other vegetables/fruit preserved by sugar in crystallized form. Popular as a chewy confection or baking ingredient.
Duty Rate — China → United States
53.5%
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
• Document sugar penetration process to distinguish from dried ginger; include certificates of analysis for sugar content
• Comply with FDA prior notice for food imports
• Avoid bulk shipments exceeding retail packaging to prevent reclassification