Crystallized Ginger Slices from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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