Sulfured Halves Dried Apricots from China
Dried apricot halves treated with sulfur dioxide as a preservative, falling under HTS 2008.50.4000 as other apricot preparations. This process maintains bright color and extends shelf life without added sweeteners.
Duty Rate — China → United States
67.3%
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
• Disclose sulfite levels on labels to comply with FDA food safety rules; test for SO2 content
• Use proper packaging to prevent moisture reabsorption
• Watch for reclassification if sugar exceeds trace amounts