Citrus or Melon Peel, Fresh, Frozen, Dried, or Provisionally Preserved

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.