Sulfur Dioxide Preserved Pineapple Chunks from Germany
Pineapple chunks treated with sulfur dioxide gas for provisional preservation during transport and storage. These remain unsuitable for immediate consumption due to the preservative treatment and require further processing before eating. Classified under HTS 0812.90.4000 as provisionally preserved pineapples per Chapter Note.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify treatment method complies with Chapter 0812 note; must be solely for provisional preservation and unsuitable for immediate consumption
• Provide lab analysis or supplier certification confirming sulfur dioxide treatment and lack of retail packaging
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying peeled/fresh pineapples under 0804.30, which have different rates