Peach Pits for Culinary Use from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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