Grapefruit Salad in Heavy Syrup from Germany
Prepared grapefruit pieces mixed into a fruit salad, preserved in heavy sugar syrup. Classified under HTS 2008.30.70.00 as 'other' preserved grapefruit with added sweetening. Ideal for desserts or canned fruit platters.
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
• Document syrup concentration to avoid reclassification; ensure compliance with country-of-origin labeling for mixed fruits
• Test for pesticide residues common in citrus; register facility with FDA if processing