Glazed Lime Slices
Thin lime slices (Citrus latifolia) candied and glazed with sugar syrup for baking decoration. Prepared limes under HTS 2008.30.66.00 as preserved citrus fruit.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fully candied like glacé fruit
Glacéed fruits with high sugar are confections under Chapter 17 sugar products.
If dried after glazing
Dried fruit, even sugared, may go to heading 0812 excluding Chapter 20 preserves.
If cranberries added for mix
Citrus-cranberry blends classify separately in 2008.93.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify glazing process on entry docs to distinguish from fresh; comply with sugar quota if cane-derived; inspect for mold common in humid storage
Related Products under HTS 2008.30.66.00
Sweetened Lime Marmalade
A preserve made from Citrus aurantifolia limes cooked with sugar to create a thick spread for toast or baking. Classified under HTS 2008.30.66.00 as prepared limes, fitting the category for citrus fruit preserved with added sugar. Not a juice or homogenized preparation.
Lime Fruit in Light Syrup
Whole or segmented fresh limes (Citrus latifolia) preserved in a light sugar syrup, used for cocktails or desserts. Falls under HTS 2008.30.66.00 as prepared limes with added sweetening matter, not qualifying as juice.
Persian Lime Preserve
Tahiti limes (Citrus latifolia) cooked and preserved with minimal sugar for Middle Eastern cuisine. HTS 2008.30.66.00 covers such prepared limes as 'other' citrus preserves.
Key Lime Curd
Creamy spread from Citrus aurantifolia key limes, eggs, butter, and sugar, preserved by cooking. Classified in 2008.30.66.00 as a lime-based preserve with added sweetening.
Lime Relish in Vinegar
Chopped limes (Citrus aurantifolia) pickled in vinegar with spices, a condiment preserve. HTS 2008.30.66.00 includes such prepared limes, not as juice or frozen.
Lime Jam with Pectin
Jam from pureed Mexican limes (Citrus latifolia) set with pectin and sugar for spreading. HTS 2008.30.66.00 for lime preserves with added sweetening matter.