Pickled Sweet Ginger Slices
Thinly sliced ginger pickled in a sweet vinegar-sugar solution, popular with sushi. HTS 2008.99.63.00 applies as 'sweet ginger' prepared with added sugar, not fitting homogenized or juice categories.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.4% | +37.5% | 41.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.4% | +10.0% | 14.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vinegar dominant over sugar
Fruit/nut mixtures with added vinegar take precedence in 2008.97.
If homogenized for infant food, ≤250g containers
Subheading note gives 2005.10 precedence for finely homogenized infant vegetables.
If dehydrated into spice form
Dehydrated ginger classified as spice, not preserved fruit.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify vinegar type (acetic acid %) to avoid acetic acid mixture reclassification
• Color-fast testing for pink sushi ginger prevents bleaching disputes
• Retail packaging under 5kg helps maintain 'otherwise prepared' status
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.63.00
Sweet Ginger in Syrup
Chunks of ginger preserved in a heavy sugar syrup, commonly used as a dessert topping or baking ingredient. This product falls under HTS 2008.99.63.00 as sweet ginger, which is fruit/nuts otherwise prepared or preserved with added sugar, not elsewhere specified.
Stem Ginger in Brine with Sugar
Young ginger stems preserved first in brine then sweetened with sugar, a delicacy from Asian cuisine. Classified in HTS 2008.99.63.00 as 'sweet ginger' since it contains added sweetening matter and is otherwise prepared or preserved.
Crystallized Sweet Ginger Chunks
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.
Sweet Ginger Preserve Jar
Whole ginger roots preserved in sweetened syrup, packed in glass jars for retail. Falls under HTS 2008.99.63.00 as sweet ginger, prepared or preserved with added sweetening matter.
Ginger in Sweetened Brine Pouch
Ginger chunks in flexible pouches with sweetened brine, for convenient retail. Classified under HTS 2008.99.63.00 for sweet ginger preserved with added sweetening matter.
Syrup-Preserved Baby Ginger
Tender baby ginger bulbs preserved in light sugar syrup, milder flavor profile. This is sweet ginger under HTS 2008.99.63.00, otherwise prepared with added sugar.