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
18.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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