IQF Frozen Pineapple Tidbits from China
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) small pineapple cubes that don't stick together, ideal for portion control. HTS 0811.90.50 covers these as other frozen pineapples. Perfect for foodservice and retail packaging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• IQF requires blast freezing certification; include processing method in entry documents
• Test for pesticide residues common in tropical agriculture to meet FDA import alerts
• Declare Brix level of syrup accurately to avoid penalties for sugar content misreporting