Mandarin Orange Slices in Syrup from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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