Candied Citron Peel from China
Slices of citron (Citrus medica) peel that have been cooked in sugar syrup and dried, commonly used in fruitcakes and baking. This product falls under HTS 2008.30.85.00 as prepared citron, a citrus fruit preserved with added sugar, not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify the product is derived from Citrus medica (true citron) to avoid reclassification as lemon or lime peel
• Provide lab analysis confirming sugar content and absence of added spirit if questioned by customs
• Label clearly as 'candied citron peel' with ingredient list to meet FDA food import standards