Glaceed Lemon Peel Chunks
Chunks of lemon peel candied through cooking in syrup and drying, without sufficient sugar for permanent preservation. Classified under HTS 2008.30.20.00 as unsweetened preserved lemon peel for retail culinary use. It qualifies due to being citrus peel from lemons, prepared but not fitting sugar-added criteria.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sugar content exceeds preservation threshold
High sugar content makes it provisionally preserved, moving to 2008.30.60.00.
If includes pulp or processed as jam
Lemon peel with significant pulp or jam-like consistency falls under cooked fruit preparations in 2007.
If heavily candied for confectionery
Sugar confectionery with predominant sugar content shifts to Chapter 17 sugar products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the candying process to prove sugar content is below threshold for 2008.30.20.00 classification
• Label clearly as 'lemon peel' to distinguish from whole fruit preserves under heading 2007
• Check for EU residue limits on pesticides common in citrus peels
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Dried Lemon Peel Strips
Thin strips of lemon peel that have been dried and preserved without added sugar, used primarily for baking and culinary applications. This product falls under HTS 2008.30.20.00 as it is preserved lemon peel, specifically from lemons, not elsewhere specified in Chapter 20. It meets the criteria for citrus fruit peel prepared for food use.
Organic Dried Lemon Zest
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Pickled Lemon Peel Slices
Thin slices of lemon peel preserved in vinegar or brine without sugar, used in Mediterranean cooking. Under HTS 2008.30.20.00 as prepared lemon peel, not containing added sweetening matter. The pickling process qualifies it as 'otherwise prepared or preserved' citrus peel.
Lemon Peel Flakes for Tea
Flaked dried lemon peel packaged for use in herbal teas and infusions. Classified in HTS 2008.30.20.00 as unsweetened preserved lemon peel intended for food preparation. Packaging for retail tea use does not change the peel classification.
Unsweetened Lemon Peel Granules
Granulated form of dried lemon peel, processed for even distribution in baking mixes. This product is under HTS 2008.30.20.00 as it represents preserved lemon peel without sweetening agents. Granulation is a form of preparation allowed in this heading.
Preserved Lemon Peel for Confectionery
Lemon peel preserved by heat treatment and drying, supplied to candy manufacturers. Fits HTS 2008.30.20.00 as industrial-use preserved lemon peel without added sugar. End use in confectionery does not affect basic classification.