Sulfur Dioxide Preserved Kadota Figs
Whole Kadota figs 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 like drying or cooking. Classified under HTS 0812.90.3000 as provisionally preserved figs per Chapter Note to heading 0812.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fully dried and suitable for immediate consumption
Dried figs ready for snacking fall under heading 0804 as dried fruits, not provisional preservation.
If mixed with other fruits in preservative solution
Fruit mixtures provisionally preserved go to 0813.40, separate from single-fruit fig classification.
If processed into jams, jellies, or sweetened preparations
Further processed fig products become Chapter 20 preparations, no longer provisional preservation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify treatment method matches Chapter 0812 note (e.g
• sulfur dioxide, brine) and figs remain unsuitable for immediate consumption to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab analysis or supplier certification confirming preservative treatment and provisional preservation status
Related Products under HTS 0812.90.30.00
Brine-Preserved Black Mission Figs
Black Mission figs preserved in brine solution to prevent spoilage during shipping from growing regions. The salty brine treatment makes them unsuitable for immediate eating and requires rinsing or further processing. Falls under HTS 0812.90.3000 for figs provisionally preserved per chapter definitions.
Sulfur Water Treated Calimyrna Figs
Calimyrna figs preserved in sulfur water solution for temporary storage before processing into dried figs. The treatment preserves freshness but renders them unpalatable for direct consumption without further preparation. HTS 0812.90.3000 applies to such provisionally preserved figs.
Preservative Solution Turkish Figs
Turkish figs treated with approved preservative solutions (excluding sugar) for overseas transport. Unsuitable for immediate consumption due to chemical treatment, intended for later drying or cooking applications. Specifically classified as figs under HTS 0812.90.3000.
SO2 Gassed Smyrna Figs
Smyrna-type figs gassed with sulfur dioxide for short-term preservation during export from Turkey. The gas treatment maintains quality but makes figs unsuitable for eating until processed further. HTS 0812.90.3000 for provisionally preserved figs.