Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Citrus or Melon Peel, Fresh, Frozen, Dried, or Provisionally Preserved (HS 081400) totaled $1.1M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Citrus or Melon Peel, Fresh, Frozen, Dried, or Provisionally Preserved paid $120K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.33% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Citrus or Melon Peel, Fresh, Frozen, Dried, or Provisionally Preserved imports of $1.1M in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $886K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCitrus and melon peel in any of four preservation states — fresh, frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved — classifies under this heading, which the US schedule subdivides into lines for orange or citron peel (0814001000), lime peel (0814004000), and a residual NESOI line (0814008000) covering other citrus and melon peels. Spain and Mexico are the leading US suppliers, reflecting their respective citrus industries and proximity to US food manufacturing hubs. Peel is a primary input for confectionery, bakery, flavoring, and essential oil extraction, and moisture content, cut style, and preserving medium are the commercial specifications that most affect pricing and end-use suitability. FDA prior notice is required, and importers should verify that any preserving agents used comply with US food additive regulations.
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38 import shipments a month
No. Heading 0814 covers peel that is fresh, frozen, dried, or provisionally preserved (i.e., in a medium that maintains form but renders it inedible as imported). Candied peel — where sugar is the primary preserving and flavoring agent and the product is edible as imported — typically classifies in Chapter 20 as a prepared fruit product. The distinction between 'provisional preservation' and 'sugar preservation' is a common classification question that a customs broker should evaluate based on the specific product formulation.
Orange and citron peel (0814001000) and lime peel (0814004000) each have dedicated 10-digit lines, while grapefruit, lemon, and melon peels fall into the NESOI line (0814008000). The distinction matters because duty rates can differ by line, and misclassifying a lemon peel shipment as orange peel — or vice versa — can result in reclassification. Importers should ensure the commercial invoice specifies the exact citrus species.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 0814
Subheading 081400 · $1.1M of $1.1M
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Imports
$1.1MYoY · free account
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$257KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $8.6M of Citrus or Melon Peel, Fresh, Frozen, Dried, or Provisionally Preserved and exported $2.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0814001000 | Orange or Citron Peel, Frsh, Frz, Drd or Prov Pres | $643K | 4.81% | 57.55% | $31K |
| 0814008000 | Peel, Citrus or Melons, Fr, Fz, Dr/Prov Pres, NESOI | $409K | 21.58% | 100.00% | $88K |
| 0814004000 | Lime Peel Fresh Frozen Dried or Provisly Preserved | $3K | 10.01% | 100.00% | $283 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0814000000 | Peel, Citrus or Melon, Frsh/Frzn/Dried/Provsl Pres | $257K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Spain and Mexico together supply 60% of it. China pays 37.9% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
25.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.33% of imports for consumption.