Peach Pits for Culinary Use
Whole or cracked peach pits (stones) dried and ground for use in herbal teas, desserts, or as a flavoring agent in human food products. Falls under HTS 1212.99.30.00 as peach stones primarily for human consumption, distinct from industrial or medicinal uses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold for medicinal or herbal remedy purposes
Plants and parts used primarily for medicinal extraction fall under heading 1211, excluding food uses.
If processed into cherry-like fruit products
Plum or similar stone fruits shift to Chapter 8 if prepared as fresh or dried fruits rather than isolated kernels.
If classified as sugar beet rather than fruit stones
Specific subheading for sugar beet, but peach pits go under 'other' fruit stones.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab tests proving low cyanide levels if intended for direct consumption, adhering to FDA import alerts
• Label shipments clearly as 'fruit stones for human consumption' to prevent reclassification as waste or feed
• Check for pesticide residues common in stone fruits; ensure phytosanitary certificates from origin country
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