Candied Lemon Peel Strips
Strips of lemon peel (Citrus limon) candied by cooking in sugar syrup and dried slightly, for baking or confectionery. HTS 2008.30.60.00 covers this as preserved lemons with added sugar.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sugar content exceeds 60% and primarily confection
High-sugar candied fruit resembling sugar confectionery shifts to Chapter 17.
If simply frozen peels
Frozen fruit parts are Chapter 08, not preserved in Chapter 20.
If peanuts or nuts added
Preserved with nuts moves to 2008.11 for fruit/nut mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document cooking process to prove 'preserved' status vs. simply dried fruit
• Ensure peel comprises over 50% by weight to avoid classification as confectionery
• Avoid bulk packaging over 5kg to prevent bulk food reclassification
Related Products under HTS 2008.30.60.00
Pickled Lemon Slices
Thin lemon slices (Citrus limon) pickled with vinegar and trace sugar, for garnishes. Classified in HTS 2008.30.60.00 as preserved lemons.
Sweetened Lemon Slices in Syrup
Preserved lemon slices (Citrus limon) packed in a light sugar syrup, ready for culinary use or desserts. This product falls under HTS 2008.30.60.00 as prepared lemons, otherwise preserved with added sugar, distinct from juices or fresh fruit.
Maraschino Lemon Halves
Lemon halves (Citrus limon) preserved in maraschino-style syrup with sugar and food coloring, used in cocktails and baking. Classified under HTS 2008.30.60.00 for preserved lemons with added sweetening matter.
Preserved Lemon Wedges in Brine
Lemon wedges (Citrus limon) preserved in a saltwater brine with minimal sugar, used in Middle Eastern cooking. Fits HTS 2008.30.60.00 as 'otherwise prepared or preserved' lemons.
Glazed Whole Preserved Lemons
Whole lemons (Citrus limon) preserved whole in heavy sugar glaze, traditional in Moroccan tagines. Under HTS 2008.30.60.00 for preserved lemons with sweetening matter.
Lemon Chunks in Light Syrup
Chunks of peeled lemon flesh (Citrus limon) in light sugar syrup for fruit salads. HTS 2008.30.60.00 applies to these preserved lemon preparations.