Dried Apricot Kernels from Mexico
Dried kernels extracted from apricot stones, used primarily in culinary applications like baking, confectionery, and as a snack or ingredient in almond-like products for human consumption. Classified under HTS 1212.99.30.00 as apricot kernels, a vegetable product not elsewhere specified, fitting the category of fruit stones and kernels used for human consumption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify food safety compliance with FDA regulations, including aflatoxin testing for apricot kernels due to potential cyanide content
• Provide certificates of origin and analysis confirming they are raw kernels for human consumption, not processed into oils or flours
• Avoid misclassification as nuts (0802) by documenting extraction from apricot stones and primary use in human food