Fair Trade Certified Dried Tamarinds
Dried tamarinds from fair trade certified cooperatives ensuring farmer premiums. HTS 0813.40.80.00 applies regardless of ethical certifications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fair trade processed products
Ethical certifications don't affect HTS but processing does.
If fair trade preserves
Fair trade sweetened products still classify by preparation method.
If used in chocolate
Fair trade tamarind in chocolate becomes chocolate preparation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain chain of custody documentation for fair trade certification verification
• Include cooperative export documents for traceability
• Leverage fair trade status for marketing but not tariff benefits
Related Products under HTS 0813.40.80.00
Dried Whole Tamarinds
Whole tamarind pods that have been dried to preserve them, featuring their characteristic brown pod exterior with sticky pulp inside containing seeds. Classified under HTS 0813.40.80.00 as dried tamarinds, other than those in headings 0801-0806, in their natural pod form without further processing.
Seedless Dried Tamarind Pulp
Dried tamarind pulp with seeds removed, sold in blocks or chunks for culinary use in sauces and beverages. Falls under HTS 0813.40.80.00 as processed dried tamarinds, retaining the fruit's natural acidity without additives.
Organic Dried Tamarinds
Certified organic whole dried tamarind pods grown without synthetic pesticides, meeting USDA NOP standards. HTS 0813.40.80.00 covers these as dried tamarinds suitable for premium markets.
Sun-Dried Tamarind Blocks
Compressed blocks of sun-dried tamarind pulp, popular in Indian and Thai cooking for easy storage. Classified in HTS 0813.40.80.00 as dried tamarinds in block form without preservatives.
Bulk Dried Tamarind for Export
Large bulk bags of dried whole tamarinds destined for food processing industries. HTS 0813.40.80.00 applies to unprocessed dried tamarinds shipped in 25-50kg jute bags.
Dehydrated Tamarind Chunks
Mechanically dehydrated tamarind cut into uniform chunks for consistent cooking applications. Under HTS 0813.40.80.00 as other dried tamarinds processed solely by dehydration.