Mandarin Slices in Pineapple Juice from China
Uniform mandarin slices co-packed in pineapple juice for natural sweetness. Under HTS 2008.30.48.00 for preserved mandarins, as the mandarin remains the principal fruit with visible pieces, not a juice product. Retail glass jars ≤500g.
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
• Quantify mandarin vs. pineapple content; if pineapple predominates, may shift to mixed fruits
• FDA registration required for juice-packed products; file prior notice 2-8 hours pre-arrival
• Watch for fermentation risks; certify alcoholic strength <0.5% vol