Crystallized Sweet Ginger Chunks from China
Ginger pieces candied in sugar syrup and coated with coarse sugar crystals, used in confectionery. This qualifies under HTS 2008.99.63.00 for sweet ginger as preserved with added sugar, distinct from fully dried forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document sugar coating process to differentiate from dried ginger (2006.00)
• Ensure phytosanitary certificate as ginger origin countries have pest risks
• Batch testing for moisture content prevents spoilage claims at entry