Glaceed Lemon Peel Chunks from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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