Whole Lychees in Natural Juice
Intact lychees preserved in their own natural juice, no added sugar, in plastic pouches. HTS 2008.99.35.00 covers lychees prepared this way, not as juice per Chapter 2009 note. Suited for health-conscious consumers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | +35.0% | 42% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | +10.0% | 17% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 7% | +10.0% | 17% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | +10.0% | 17% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | +10.0% | 17% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If extracted as unfermented juice
Pure juices without fruit pieces fall under heading 2009 per chapter note.
If papayas or pineapples
Dedicated subheadings for papayas take precedence over general lychees.
If homogenized for infants, ≤250g
Subheading note prioritizes baby food homogenized preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document 'natural juice' composition to avoid juice heading reclassification
• Comply with country-specific quotas if from Thailand or Vietnam
• Retail pouch size under 1kg prevents bulk industrial classification
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