Lemon Pulp Puree from China
Pureed pulp extracted from lemons, preserved for industrial use in beverages and baking, without added sugar. Falls under HTS 2008.30.37.00 as 'other' citrus pulp, distinct from juices or retail-packed infant foods per subheading notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.8%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include processing method documentation to confirm heat preservation, not juicing; test for Brix value to stay out of 2009
• Label clearly as industrial pulp to differentiate from dietetic preparations
• Watch for pectin content that could imply jam classification