Sulfured Halves Dried Apricots from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
39.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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