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California Grown Dried Avocado

Dried avocados from California orchards, sun or mechanically dried for premium snack market. HTS 0804.40.00 includes domestically equivalent imports of dried avocados. No processing beyond drying.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

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

0813.40.90Higher: 37.5% vs 7.5%

If sold in trail mix sets

Dried fruit/nut mixtures for retail under 0813.

2008.97Higher: 24.9% vs 7.5%

If sugar-coated dried pieces

Added sugar makes them prepared/preserved fruit of Chapter 20.

1106.20Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If finely powdered

Powder form is flour under Chapter 11.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document drying temperature/time to prove no preservation chemicals; use ventilated packaging to prevent mold claims; specify 'dried avocado halves' on manifests

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The Hass avocado is a popular fresh variety with dark, pebbly skin and creamy green flesh, widely used in guacamole and salads. It falls under HTS 0804.40.00 as a fresh avocado, distinct from processed or preserved forms. This classification covers avocados in their natural state, whether fresh or dried.

Fuerte Avocado

Fuerte avocados feature smooth green skin and pear-shaped form with mild, nutty flavor, ideal for slicing in salads. Classified under HTS 0804.40.00 for fresh or dried avocados in their whole, unprocessed state. This covers all avocado varieties not subjected to further preparation.

Reed Avocado

Reed avocados are large, round with thick green skin and rich buttery flesh, perfect for fresh eating. HTS 0804.40.00 includes all fresh or dried avocados regardless of variety or size. Excludes any processed or preserved forms.

Bacon Avocado

Bacon avocados have thin green skin and oval shape with smooth texture, harvested early season. Falls under HTS 0804.40.00 as fresh or dried avocados in natural form. Widely imported fresh for retail markets.

Pinkerton Avocado

Pinkerton avocados are elongated with prominent neck, green skin turning purplish, and excellent flavor. HTS 0804.40.00 classifies all avocado types fresh or dried without further processing. Common in California and imported varieties.

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Zutano avocados serve as pollinators with shiny green skin and mild flavor, often used fresh. Under HTS 0804.40.00 for avocados fresh or dried, excluding preserved or prepared. Imported in bulk for domestic markets.