Sulfur Water Treated Apricots

Apricots preserved in sulfur water solution for temporary storage protection. The treatment preserves color and prevents mold but makes them unpalatable for immediate consumption. Covered by HTS 0812.90.90.00 as other provisionally preserved fruit.

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.

0813.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If dried to preserve rather than treated chemically

Dried apricots for long-term preservation fall under heading 0813.

2008.50Higher: 39.8% vs 35%

If apricots are ready-to-eat with added sugar

Prepared apricots suitable for immediate consumption are Chapter 20.

0809.10.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If fresh and untreated

Fresh apricots without any preservation are classified in Chapter 8.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Retain treatment certificates showing sulfur water use exclusively for preservation, not flavoring

Avoid consumer packaging that implies readiness for eating to prevent Chapter 20 shift

Related Products under HTS 0812.90.90.00

Solution-Preserved Papaya

Papaya chunks in preservative solution for shipping. Unsuitable for eating as treated. HTS 0812.90.90.00.

Sulfur Dioxide Preserved Cherries

Cherries treated with sulfur dioxide gas solely for provisional preservation during transport or storage. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption due to the preservative treatment and strong sulfur taste. Classified under HTS 0812.90.90.00 as fruit provisionally preserved per Chapter Note.

Brine-Preserved Grapes

Grapes preserved in brine solution to prevent spoilage during storage and shipping. The salty brine renders them unsuitable for direct eating until rinsed and processed further. Fits HTS 0812.90.90.00 for provisionally preserved fruit per chapter definition.

Preservative Solution Pears

Pears stored in chemical preservative solutions to maintain quality during transport. They require rinsing and further processing before consumption due to the treatment. HTS 0812.90.90.00 applies to such other provisionally preserved fruits.

SO2 Gas Treated Plums

Plums exposed to sulfur dioxide gas for mold prevention during storage. The gas treatment imparts an off-flavor making them unsuitable until processed further. Qualifies under HTS 0812.90.90.00 for other preserved fruits.

Brined Strawberries for Processing

Strawberries preserved in brine to extend shelf life during bulk transport to processors. Unsuitable for immediate consumption due to high salt content. HTS 0812.90.90.00 covers these other provisionally preserved berries.