Canned Satsuma Tangerines in Beet Sugar Brine

Satsuma tangerines packed in airtight tins with a preserving liquid containing beet sugar for extended shelf life. Classified under HTS 2008.30.42.10 as quota-eligible satsumas in airtight containers with added beet sugar. The fruit is typically halved or whole, immersed in the sweet syrup.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.30.42Same rate: 35%

If not containing cane/beet sugar (e.g., artificially sweetened)

Sugar-free or alternative sweeteners exclude it from this specific sugar-containing subheading.

2008.30.60.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If clementines instead of satsumas

Similar citrus hybrids like clementines have separate subheadings within mandarins.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If provisionally preserved but not for retail (e.g., bulk)

Bulk preserved vegetables/fruits without retail packing go to Chapter 7.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Track calendar year entries to stay within quota; use CBP's quota monitoring tools

Include certificates of analysis for sugar type (cane/beet) to prevent reclassification

Avoid common pitfalls like improper airtight sealing claims, which could move it to non-airtight subheadings