Frozen-Then-Thawed Orange Pulp from China

Orange pulp that was frozen for preservation then thawed for packaging, maintaining pulpy texture for confectionery. Falls under HTS 2008.30.35.00 as otherwise prepared preserved pulp, not currently frozen. Post-thaw processing qualifies it as preserved.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Provide freeze-thaw cycle documentation to distinguish from fresh-frozen under 0811

Monitor temperature logs to avoid spoilage claims during customs exam

Label clearly as 'pulp' not 'puree' to prevent 2007 misclassification