Fair Trade Certified Dried Tamarinds from Mexico
Dried tamarinds from fair trade certified cooperatives ensuring farmer premiums. HTS 0813.40.80.00 applies regardless of ethical certifications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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