Sugar-Coated Apricots
Sugar-coated apricots are whole or halved apricots crystallized by sugar preservation, drained, and rolled in granulated sugar for a sparkling finish. They are classified under HTS 2006.00.70.00 as other fruit preserved by sugar in crystallized form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If simply dried without sugar coating
Dried apricots lacking sugar preservation fall under heading 0813.
If sweetened but not crystallized
Milder sugar additions classify under general sweetened fruit nesi.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Lab test for Brix value if disputed, but note this heading doesn't require specific Brix unlike juice subheadings
• Separate from mixtures; pure apricot products stay here, blends go to 2006.00.35
• Check EU/US reciprocity on apricot imports for quota applicability
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Crystallized Ginger Slices
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Drained Glacé Pineapple Chunks
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Glacé Orange Peel Strips
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Crystallized Mango Chunks
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Drained Candied Papaya Cubes
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