Sugar-Coated Apricots from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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