Preserved Orange Slices in Heavy Syrup from Germany
Thickly sliced Valencia oranges preserved in heavy sugar syrup, canned for long-term storage and baking uses. Classified under HTS 2008.30.40.00 as 'other' prepared or preserved oranges with added sweetening matter. Not suitable as juice or infant food.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact syrup concentration to comply with sugar content rules and prevent reclassification
• Include phytosanitary certificates confirming heat treatment for pest control in preserved fruit
• Avoid bulk packaging over retail sizes to stay in preserved fruit category, not industrial