Pickled Lemon Slices from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare vinegar acidity (>4%) for preservation validation
• Avoid 'juice' terminology to prevent 2009 misclassification
• Check for sulfites in processing