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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