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Safi Dates

Long, oval Safi dates with soft texture and high sugar content are 'other' dates per HTS 0804.10.80.00 in dried form. Ideal for chopping into recipes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China29.8%+35.0%64.8%
🇲🇽Mexico29.8%+10.0%39.8%
🇨🇦Canada29.8%+10.0%39.8%
🇩🇪Germany29.8%+10.0%39.8%
🇯🇵Japan29.8%+10.0%39.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.99Lower: 16% vs 64.8%

If chopped and sugared

Minimal processing with sugar shifts to 2008.

0813.20Lower: 24% vs 64.8%

If brine-preserved Safi

Preservative solutions per chapter note.

0802Lower: 10% vs 64.8%

If sold in nut-date mixes

Predominant nut content changes to nuts heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Measure dimensions for variety confirmation; use moisture-proof packaging; declare sugar content if naturally high

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