Tangerine Peel Powder from China
Finely ground powder made from dried tangerine peel, preserved for use in teas, spices, or cosmetics. It qualifies for HTS 2008.30.10.00 as processed peel from tangerines (mandarins), fitting the preserved citrus peel category without being juice or pulp.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify grind size and purity (100% peel) on packing lists to prevent confusion with spice mixtures under Chapter 09
• Obtain organic certification if claimed, as citrus peels often carry residue; FDA prior notice is mandatory for food powders
• Avoid bulk packaging over retail sizes if marketed for dietetic use, which could trigger infant food notes in other subheadings