Date Halves with Oat Coating from Mexico
Date halves lightly coated in gluten-free oats for reduced stickiness, dried and ready-to-eat. Still primarily dates, classified under HTS 2008.99.2520 as other prepared dates with minimal additions. Perfect for trail mixes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
32.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare oat coating percentage (<10%) to maintain primary date classification; higher shifts to mixtures
• Include allergen statements for oats on labels per FDA requirements
• Test for aflatoxins common in dates; provide negative certificate to expedite clearance