Sulfur Water Treated Apricots from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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