Mandarin Orange Slices in Syrup from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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