Mandarin Orange Paste from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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