Candied Lemon Peel Strips from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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