Candied Lemon Peel Strips from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
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
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