California Grown Pitted Dates from China
Pitted dates grown and dried in California, packaged in plastic tubs for retail. Meets HTS 2008.99.2520 criteria as US-prepared but importable equivalents from abroad. Known for consistent quality and sweetness.
Duty Rate — China → United States
59.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Even for US-variety lookalikes, declare foreign origin accurately to avoid 'Made in USA' violations
• Comply with California Proposition 65 labeling if lead levels detected
• Batch-test for sugar content to confirm no added sweeteners