Concentrated Apricot Pulp from China
Concentrated apricot pulp has reduced water content for higher viscosity, used in sauces and beverages. It is classified under HTS 2008.50.20.00 specifically for apricot pulp preparations not fitting other preserved fruit categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
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
• Measure concentration via Brix to distinguish from juices (heading 2009); declare exact solids content
• Avoid mislabeling as 'puree for retail' which might invoke different subheadings