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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for fresh figs not chemically preserved
Fresh figs without preservative treatment classify as fresh under 0804.50, not Chapter 08 preservation.
If made into fig paste or puree
Processed into fruit pastes moves to Chapter 20 fruit preparations beyond provisional stage.
If sold as mixed fruit/nut preservation set
Sets containing figs with other items classify under mixtures in 0813.40, not pure figs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain treatment certificates from processor confirming sulfur water method and provisional preservation
• Avoid plastic clamshell retail packaging which could imply fresh market suitability and trigger reclassification
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Brine-Preserved Black Mission Figs
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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.
Preservative Solution Turkish Figs
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SO2 Gassed Smyrna Figs
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