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U.S. imports of citrus fruit & melon peel, fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved (SITC 05822) totaled $1.4M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Citrus Fruit & Melon Peel, Fresh, Frozen, Dried or Provisionally Preserved paid $107K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $981K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Citrus Fruit & Melon Peel, Fresh, Frozen, Dried or Provisionally Preserved imports of $1.4M in April 2026 ran 82% above the year-to-date monthly average of $745K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCitrus peel and melon rind — whether fresh, frozen, dried, or held in brine or sulfur water — are traded primarily as flavoring and confectionery ingredients, with candied peel and dried zest being the most commercially significant forms. The breadth of preservation states in this heading means that the same raw material (e.g., orange peel) can enter under this code in multiple forms, and the applicable duty treatment may differ by processing state. FDA governs these products as food ingredients, and sulfite-preserved versions carry the same SO₂ disclosure considerations as other provisionally preserved fruit products.
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This heading consolidates multiple preservation states under one code, so all listed forms — fresh, frozen, dried, and provisionally preserved — fall here. However, further-processed products such as candied or sugar-coated peel may migrate to a different heading covering sugar confectionery or prepared food products. Importers should confirm that the degree of processing has not moved the product beyond the scope of this category.
Bakery and confectionery manufacturers are the dominant buyers, using dried and candied citrus peel in fruitcakes, panettone, chocolates, and specialty baked goods. The flavor and fragrance industry also sources dried citrus peel for essential oil extraction and botanical preparations. Demand tends to peak ahead of major holiday baking seasons, making lead-time planning important for importers supplying these sectors.
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