Candied Ginger Slices from Canada
Ginger root preserved by cooking in sugar syrup, resulting in tender, sweetened slices for culinary use. Falls under 2008.99.91 as other preserved fruit/nuts not specified elsewhere, including ginger as an edible plant part.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis for moisture and sugar content to distinguish from dried ginger (0901)
• Label as 'preserved' not 'dried' to prevent reclassification
• Check for irradiation declarations if from certain origins