Dried Gala Apples from China
Dried slices of Gala apples, a sweet and crisp variety, processed by dehydrating fresh apples to remove moisture while preserving flavor and nutrients. Classified under HTS 0813.30.00.00 as dried apples, distinct from fresh fruit in headings 0808-0809 or other dried fruits like prunes in 0803.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content below 20% to confirm dried status and avoid reclassification as fresh or provisionally preserved fruit under 0812
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA import requirements for dried fruits
• Label accurately with varietal name and processing method to prevent customs disputes on fruit identity