Pickled Lemon Slices from Germany
Thin lemon slices (Citrus limon) pickled with vinegar and trace sugar, for garnishes. Classified in HTS 2008.30.60.00 as preserved lemons.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare vinegar acidity (>4%) for preservation validation
• Avoid 'juice' terminology to prevent 2009 misclassification
• Check for sulfites in processing