Sugar-Preserved Kumquats from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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