Sulfured Halves Dried Apricots from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
29.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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