0814.00 - Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons), fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulfur water or in other preservative solutions:

HTS 0814.00 encompasses the peels of citrus fruits and melons, including watermelons. This classification covers these peels in various states: fresh, frozen, dried, or preserved in solutions such as brine or sulfur water. The key distinguishing factor for this category is the specific product itself – the outer rind or peel of these fruits – rather than the whole fruit.

Unlike sibling categories within Chapter 8, which deal with whole fruits and nuts (e.g., 0804 for dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried; 0805 for citrus fruit, fresh or dried), HTS 0814.00 is specifically for the discarded or utilized peel. It focuses on a component of the fruit that is often processed separately for various applications, such as candying, flavoring, or industrial use.

Within HTS 0814.00, subcategories further refine the classification based on the specific type of fruit peel. For instance, 0814.00.10.00 distinguishes orange or citron peels, while 0814.00.40.00 designates lime peels. The residual category, 0814.00.80.00, covers peels of other citrus fruits or melons not specifically listed. This granular approach allows for precise tariff application based on the origin of the peel.