Dried Organic Barberries from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

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