Canned Satsuma Tangerines in Beet Sugar Brine from China
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.
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
• 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