Sugar-Preserved Kumquats from Germany
Whole kumquats cooked in heavy sugar syrup until glacé-like, then drained. HTS 2006.00.90.00 covers these as other citrus fruit preserved by sugar, drained or crystallized (not fitting 2006.00.20 specific citrus). Decorative in desserts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm not citrus in syrup (2006.00.25); lab certification of preservation method required
• FDA registration for exotic fruits
• Pitfall: retail vs bulk packaging affecting duty