Whole Lychees in Natural Juice from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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