Sugar Candied Ginger Slices from Japan
Ginger root slices crystallized in sugar syrup, over 10% dry weight sugar. 2106.90.97.00 nesoi excluding Chapter 9 via candying process. Composite exceeds spice classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ginger fumigation certificates; sugar content post-candying test
• Distinguish from glace Chapter 20 via process
• Quota documentation critical