Mandarin Orange Paste from China
Thickened puree from cooked mandarin oranges, used in baking or as a spread, under HTS 2007.91.90.00 for other citrus fruit pastes. Cooking reduces water content, fitting heading 2007 criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify mandarin as citrus in invoices; tangerine variants may need clarification
• Viscosity tests recommended to distinguish from juices
• Watch for added preservatives; small quantities allowed but declare fully