Dried Orange Peel Strips from China
Thin strips of orange peel that have been dried and preserved without added sugar, used primarily for culinary purposes like baking or garnishing. This product falls under HTS 2008.30.10.00 as it is specifically the peel of oranges, prepared by drying, and not elsewhere specified in other headings for citrus peel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the product is solely citrus peel from oranges or similar hybrids, excluding pulp or juice to avoid reclassification under juice headings like 2009
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming no added sugar or spirit if declared sugar-free to comply with labeling requirements
• Check for pesticide residues common in citrus peel; ensure documentation meets FDA food safety standards to prevent customs holds