Sugar-Preserved Kumquats from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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