Brine-Preserved Berry and Citrus Mix from China
Combination of strawberries, raspberries, oranges, and grapefruit segments preserved in sulfur water or brine solution to prevent spoilage during transport. Unsuitable for immediate consumption in this state, requiring further processing. Classified in HTS 0812.90.10.00 as provisionally preserved fruit mixtures.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.7%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document the exact preservation method (brine/sulfur water) and confirm suitability only for storage/transport per heading 0812 note
• Test for immediate consumption viability; if edible as-is, it risks reclassification to Chapter 20 prepared fruits
• Use bulk shipping containers to emphasize provisional nature, avoiding consumer-ready packaging