Stemless Golden Figs from China
Premium golden figs with stems removed, lightly steamed and dried, packed in 1lb plastic tubs. HTS 2008.99.28.00 applies to these processed preserved figs excluding mixtures. Steaming prevents case hardening while maintaining fruit integrity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document steam processing to justify preservation method under Chapter 20 notes
• Batch test for SO2 residues even if 'natural' to preempt customs holds
• Use tamper-evident packaging for retail tubs to meet FDA tamper-resistant rules