Chopped Dried Figs for Cereal from Mexico
Uniformly chopped dried figs sized for cereal inclusion, lightly oiled to prevent sticking, bulk-packed. HTS 2008.99.28.00 covers these prepared preserved figs for food manufacturing use. Minimal oil coating qualifies as preservation aid.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
19.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify oil type/percentage (<2%) to remain fig classification vs coated product
• Anti-caking agent declaration prevents reclassification as prepared food
• Industrial bulk entry requires manufacturer's use verification