Dehydrated Pineapple Chunks
Pineapple pieces dehydrated to a small, lightweight size, ideal for snack packs or dehydrated fruit salads. HTS 0804.30.60.90 applies as 'other' reduced-size pineapples (dried), excluding fresh whole or specific cuts. Drying process concentrates sugars while preventing spoilage.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sulfured or chemically preserved beyond simple drying
Chemical treatments for provisional preservation classify under fruit preserved by sulfur dioxide (Heading 0813), not plain dried.
If fresh pineapple chunks
Fresh (not dried) reduced-size pineapples remain in 0804.50 fresh subheadings, based on water content above drying threshold.
If mixed with nuts or coated in yogurt/sugar as a snack product
Blended or flavored dried fruit mixes fall under food preparations (Chapter 21), treated as composite goods rather than single fruit.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab analysis for residual sulfur levels if any preservatives used during drying
• Label as 'dried pineapple' with net weight excluding rehydration potential to prevent undervaluation claims
• Prepare for USDA APHIS inspection; declare origin to check for regional pest risks like mealybugs
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Chopped Dried Pineapple
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Sun-Dried Pineapple Pieces
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Dried Pineapple Dice
Uniform small cubes of dried pineapple, perfect for fruit salads or confectionery. HTS 0804.30.60.90 includes these as 'other' size-reduced dried pineapples. Dicing ensures even drying and versatile use.
Shredded Dried Pineapple
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