Canned Satsuma Tangerines in Beet Sugar Brine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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