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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2001.90Higher: 24% vs 17.5%

If vegetables added

Vegetables preserved with fruit go to vegetable headings like 2001.

2209.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If >0.5% alcohol from fermentation

Fermented products with spirit exceed Chapter 20 juice limits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare vinegar acidity (>4%) for preservation validation

• Avoid 'juice' terminology to prevent 2009 misclassification

• Check for sulfites in processing