Citron Confit for Pastry from Japan
Citron confit slowly cooked in sugar to soft texture for premium pastry fillings. This specialty preserved citron is under HTS 2008.30.85.00 as other citron.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use detailed production process description matching 'preserved by sugar' definition
• Include shelf-life testing data for extended customs hold periods
• Verify no artificial preservatives if marketing as natural product