Mandarin Orange Slices in Syrup
Sliced mandarin oranges preserved in sugar syrup, often used in fruit salads or desserts. Classified in HTS 2008.30.5500 as 'other' prepared mandarins with added sweetening, not homogenized or juiced.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily peanut brittle with mandarins
Nuts/fruit mixtures like peanut brittle classify under heading 2008.11, not pure citrus.
If flavored or mixed into food preparations
Mandarin-flavored syrups or mixes become 'other food preparations' in heading 2106.
If single-strength juice, not fruit pieces
Pure mandarin juice without significant fruit content moves to citrus juice heading 2009.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for alcohol content (<0.5% vol) to stay out of spirit-added categories per chapter note
• Provide batch certificates for additives to comply with FDA prior notice requirements
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