Sulfur Water Treated Pineapple Slices
Pineapple slices immersed in sulfur water for short-term preservation during overseas transport. This treatment ensures they remain firm but unsuitable for immediate eating without washing and further prep. Classified in 0812.90.4000 per chapter definition for provisional preservation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If simply cored/sliced but fresh and ready for market
Minimally processed fresh pineapples stay in heading 0804, not preserved.
If for dehydrated or provisionally preserved by drying
Dried vegetable-like preservation of fruits goes to Chapter 07 heading 0712.
If made into puree or paste after preservation
Pineapple puree shifts to Chapter 20 as fruit preparations/nut products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Supplier certificates must detail sulfur water treatment parameters to confirm provisional status
• Ensure no consumer packaging like retail trays, which could trigger fresh fruit classification
• Monitor sulfur residue levels to comply with food safety import standards
Related Products under HTS 0812.90.40.00
Sulfur Dioxide Preserved Pineapple Chunks
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.
Brine-Preserved Whole Pineapples
Whole pineapples preserved in brine solution to prevent spoilage during shipping from tropical regions. The brined state makes them unsuitable for direct consumption and requires rinsing and processing. Fits HTS 0812.90.4000 as other provisionally preserved pineapples.
Preservative Solution Packed Pineapple Wedges
Cut pineapple wedges stored in food-grade preservative solutions like ascorbic acid blends for bulk transport. Unsuitable for immediate consumption in this form, requiring processing for end use. HTS 0812.90.4000 applies to such provisionally preserved pineapples.
SO2 Gassed Bulk Pineapple Crowns
Pineapple crowns (tops with fruit attached) gassed with SO2 for preservation during long-haul shipping. Treatment makes them unsuitable for immediate consumption, intended for factory peeling/processing. Matches 0812.90.4000 for other preserved pineapples.
Brined Pineapple for Cannery Use
Industrial-grade pineapples brined for delivery to canning facilities, preserved only provisionally against spoilage. Not consumer-ready due to brine saturation and bulk format. HTS 0812.90.4000 classification for preserved pineapples.