Dried Pineapple Tidbits
Dried pineapple tidbits are small chunks of pineapple that have been dried and reduced in size from whole fruit, typically measuring under 1 inch per piece. They fall under tariff item 0804.30.00 as pineapples, fresh or dried, since drying is permitted for products of this chapter and the size reduction does not alter their classification.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tidbits are frozen rather than dried
Frozen fruits are classified under heading 08.11, which covers fruit frozen without added sugar or other sweetening matter.
If the tidbits are prepared or preserved by a process beyond drying (e.g., sweetened or flavoured)
Prepared or preserved pineapple products fall under chapter 20, which covers fruit preparations.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the dried pineapple tidbits are labelled with the country of origin and product description on the commercial invoice
• Verify that the moisture content and any added preservatives (e.g
• sulphur dioxide) comply with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) standards for dried fruit
Related Products under Tariff item 0804.30.00
Bulk Fresh Brazilian Pineapples in Returnable Crates
Large Brazilian pineapples shipped in reusable plastic-lined wooden crates for bulk wholesale. These whole, uncut fruits fall under tariff item 0804.30.00 as fresh pineapples, with the bulk packaging and returnable crate system not affecting the classification.
Bulk Fresh Philippine Pineapples in Plastic Crates
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Certified Organic Baby Pineapple Wedges
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Certified Organic Brazilian Perola Pineapple
Perola pineapples organically cultivated in Brazil, shipped fresh in export crates without size alteration. Fiberless and great for eating fresh.
Certified Organic Costa Rican Queen Pineapple
Fresh Queen variety pineapples from Costa Rica, certified organic and packed in export crates without any size reduction. These whole, uncut fruits fall under tariff item 0804.30.00 as fresh pineapples, with the organic certification and crate packaging not affecting the classification.
Certified Organic Crownless Pineapple Pieces
Certified organic crownless pineapple pieces are crownless pineapple pieces from certified organic fruit, reduced in size by removing tops and cutting into portions for fresh market sales. They are classified under tariff item 0804.30.00 as fresh pineapples, as removing the crown and cutting does not change their nature as fresh fruit.