Sulfur Water Preserved Strawberries

Strawberries immersed in sulfur water for temporary preservation prior to industrial use. This treatment ensures they stay fresh during long-distance transport but renders them inedible without washing, per HTS 0812.90.5000.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008Lower: 16% vs 35%

If preserved in sugar syrup

Sugar preservation exceeds provisional treatment, moving to Chapter 20 jams/preserves.

0810.10.20Same rate: 35%

If untreated strawberries in flats for processing

Fresh processing strawberries without preservation fall under 0810 statistical numbers.

1108.20.00.00Higher: 37.6% vs 35%

If ground into flour or meal

Milling changes to Chapter 11 cereal flours/starches.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming treatment method and safety

Check country-specific residue tolerances for sulfur compounds

Store in cool conditions post-import to maintain provisional state

Related Products under HTS 0812.90.50.00

Sulfur Dioxide Treated Strawberries

Fresh strawberries treated with sulfur dioxide gas solely for provisional preservation during transport or storage. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption due to the preservative treatment, falling under HTS 0812.90.5000 as per Chapter Note for heading 0812.

Brine Preserved Strawberries

Strawberries provisionally preserved in brine solution to prevent spoilage during storage and shipping. The brined state makes them unsuitable for immediate eating, qualifying under HTS 0812.90.5000 per chapter provisions for transport preservation.

Industrial Bulk Preserved Strawberries

Bulk strawberries treated with preservative solutions for factory storage before processing into juice or puree. Unsuitable for direct consumption due to treatment, classified in HTS 0812.90.5000 for provisional preservation.

Export Transport Strawberries in Preservative

Strawberries preserved in other preservative solutions specifically for export transport to distant markets. The state prevents immediate consumption, aligning with HTS 0812.90.5000 chapter note requirements.

Organic Provisionally Preserved Strawberries

Certified organic strawberries treated solely with approved preservatives for provisional storage. Remains unsuitable for immediate consumption, under HTS 0812.90.5000 with organic certification per statistical notes.

Cold Chain Preservative Strawberries

Strawberries in minimal preservative for cold chain logistics, ensuring viability during extended refrigerated transport. Treatment makes them non-consumable immediately, per HTS 0812.90.5000.