Frozen-Then-Thawed Orange Pulp from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
11.2%
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