Dried Mexican Avocado
Dried avocados from Mexico, dehydrated while fresh to preserve for longer shelf life, used in snacks or powders. HTS 0804.40.00 explicitly includes dried avocados as long as unprocessed further. Whole or sliced forms qualify.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other dried fruits
Dried fruit mixtures classified under 0813, not single fruit subheadings.
If processed into flour or meal
Milling dried avocado creates Chapter 11 product.
If dried via chemical preservation
If sulfur or other preservatives used for provisional state, shifts to 0812.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test moisture content to ensure <20% for dried classification; provide drying process details if requested; avoid oil-coated dried avocado suggesting preservation
Related Products under HTS 0804.40.00
Hass Avocado
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.
Zutano Avocado
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.