Canned Mandarin Orange Segments in Light Syrup from China
Mandarin orange segments peeled and packed in light sugar syrup, preserved in airtight tin cans for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2008.30.40.00 as prepared oranges, a type of citrus fruit, otherwise preserved with added sugar. It is not homogenized for infants nor fruit juice.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify Brix value if applicable to ensure correct subheading within citrus preparations; exceeds juice thresholds
• Provide certificate of origin and sugar content declaration to avoid misclassification as juice under 2009
• Ensure cans meet FDA food safety standards with proper labeling for drained weight and syrup content