Apricot Fruit Leather Strips

Pureed and dehydrated apricot sheets formed into chewy fruit leather, under HTS 2008.50.4000 as other apricot products. No additives, preserving pure fruit essence in a portable snack form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China29.8%+35.0%64.8%
🇲🇽Mexico29.8%+10.0%39.8%
🇨🇦Canada29.8%+10.0%39.8%
🇩🇪Germany29.8%+10.0%39.8%
🇯🇵Japan29.8%+10.0%39.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.99Lower: 16% vs 64.8%

If shaped or formed with binders

Fruit leathers with added pectin or shapes may classify as fruit pastes or purees.

1704.90.58.00Lower: 27.9% vs 64.8%

If high sugar concentration over 75 Brix

Concentrated fruit products resembling sugar confections shift to Chapter 17.

2008.50.20.00Lower: 45% vs 64.8%

If sweetened during processing

Added sweetening matter during puree stage moves it to the sugar-added subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm 100% apricot content to avoid mixture headings; provide puree specs

• Use moisture-proof packaging for leathers

• Test Brix if any concentration claims arise