Dried Organic Barberries

Dried barberries (Berberis vulgaris) certified organic, with tart flavor used in Middle Eastern cuisine like Persian rice dishes. Classified under HTS 0813.40.1500 as dried berries, specifically barberries, excluding fresh or provisionally preserved forms. Moisture content typically under 15% for long-term storage.

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.

0812.90.90.00Same rate: 35%

If treated with sulfur dioxide for provisional preservation

Chapter note to 0812 covers fruit preserved solely for transport/storage but unsuitable for immediate consumption, shifting from fully dried fruit.

0910.99.40.00Lower: 10.9% vs 35%

If ground into powder or used primarily as spice

Processed into spice form moves to Chapter 9 for essential oils and spice mixtures, not Chapter 8 dried fruits.

2008.99.65.00Lower: 25.4% vs 35%

If sugared or otherwise prepared beyond drying

Added sugar or preparation changes classification to Chapter 20 for fruit preserved by other means.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify organic certification matches approved standards in General Statistical Note 6; provide USDA or equivalent documentation

Include phytosanitary certificate confirming no pests like barberry rust; common pitfall is inadequate fumigation proof

Declare exact moisture content to avoid reclassification as provisionally preserved under heading 0812