Golden Bleached Dried Apricots
Bright golden dried apricots treated with sulfites for color retention. The sulfite treatment is a preservation method allowed under chapter note 3, and the apricots remain dried fruit, so they are classified under 0813.10.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the apricots are mixed with other dried fruits.
Mixtures of dried fruits are classified separately.
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
• Declare the sulfite content and ensure it meets Canadian food additive regulations
• The treatment should be for preservation or appearance, not to mask spoilage
• Keep the product dry and properly packaged to maintain its dried fruit character
Related Products under Tariff item 0813.10.00
Bulk Dried Apricots in 25kg Boxes
Bulk dried apricots in 25kg cardboard boxes, intended for food manufacturing. These are plain dried apricots, not falling under headings 08.01 to 08.06, and are classified under tariff item 0813.10.00 as apricots.
Chopped Dried Apricots for Baking
Chopped dried apricots, uniformly cut for commercial baking applications. The cutting process does not alter their classification as dried apricots under heading 08.13, as they remain dried fruit of the apricot.
Dark Dried Apricots
Dark brown dried apricots, lightly sulfured for color preservation. The sulfur treatment is a preservation method allowed under chapter note 3, and the apricots retain the character of dried fruit, so they are classified under 0813.10.00.
Dehydrator-Dried Apricot Slices
Dehydrator-dried apricot slices, mechanically dehydrated to retain natural shape and flavor. These are dried apricots under heading 08.13, as the dehydration process is a standard method of drying fruit.
Dried Turkish Apricots
Whole dried apricots from Turkey, sun-dried with a characteristic deep orange color and sweet-tart flavor. These are simply dried apricots, not falling under headings 08.01 to 08.06, and are classified under 0813.10.00.
Family Pack Dried Apricot Halves
Retail family-sized bags of dried apricot halves for snacking. These are consumer-packed dried apricots, classified under 0813.10.00 as they are simply dried fruit without additional processing.