Sulfur-Preserved Oranges from China
Oranges treated with sulfur dioxide gas for provisional preservation during transport and storage. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption due to the preservative treatment and require further processing. Classified under HTS 0812.90.2000 as provisionally preserved citrus fruit per Chapter Note to heading 0812.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify treatment method complies with Chapter 0812 note - must be solely for provisional preservation and unsuitable for immediate consumption
• Provide documentation proving sulfur dioxide or similar treatment and that fruit cannot be eaten directly
• Avoid misclassification as fresh fruit (0805) by demonstrating preservation process via supplier certificates