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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 14% | +20.0% | 34% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 14% | +10.0% | 24% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 14% | +10.0% | 24% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 14% | — | 14% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in the form of lime juice with added sugar
Pure juice extracts, even preserved with sugar, fall under heading 2007 for fruit juices rather than preserved fruit.
If for retail packs under 4.5 kg net weight
Preserved limes in immediate retail containers ≤4.5 kg shift to subheading 2008.11, prioritizing retail packaging over generic 'other'.
If frozen rather than cooked or preserved
Frozen fruit without cooking or sugar addition is classified in heading 0811 for frozen fruits, not Chapter 20 preserved products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify lime species (Citrus aurantifolia or latifolia) via botanical certification to avoid reclassification; ensure sugar content labeling complies with FDA food standards; check for pesticide residues common in citrus imports
Related Products under HTS 2008.30.66.00
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.
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.
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.