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
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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