Preserved Lemon Peel for Confectionery from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify B2B confectionery end use but classify on peel form alone
• Bulk packaging requires weight certificates matching net peel content
• Monitor for minimum processing requirements excluding raw material status