U.S. imports of Citrus Fruit & Melon Peel, Fresh, Frozen, Dried or Provisionally Preserved (SITC 05822) totaled $1.1M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Citrus Fruit & 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 Fruit & 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 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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38 import shipments a month
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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Basic heading 05822 · $1.1M of $14.7B
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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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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $8.6M of Citrus Fruit & Melon Peel, Fresh, Frozen, Dried or Provisionally Preserved and exported $2.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.