Barhi Dates with Pits from China
Fresh or semi-fresh Barhi dates, often eaten at khalal stage, supplied whole with pits intact. HTS 0804.10.40.00 covers these as whole dates with pits, emphasizing their natural state. These soft, amber-colored dates offer a honey-like taste.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain cold treatment certification for Barhi dates to satisfy fruit fly quarantine from origin countries
• Label packages with country of origin and 'with pits' clearly to prevent sorting errors at entry
• Time imports for off-season demand; excess moisture can trigger rejections for mold