Lemon Peel Flakes for Tea from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'for tea infusion' but classify based on peel form, not end use
• Ensure flakes contain no tea leaves to prevent mixture classification
• Provide microbial testing results as tea ingredients face contamination scrutiny