Sulfur Water Treated Calimyrna Figs from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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