Turkish Calimyrna Dried Figs from China
Large, light-colored dried Calimyrna figs from Turkey, stem-on, packed in bulk boxes for wholesale. Classified under HTS 2008.99.28.00 as preserved figs not mixed or citrus-based, prepared by sun-drying. Meets Chapter 20 notes for fruit otherwise prepared or preserved.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.1%
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate confirming fumigation treatment for quarantine pests common in figs
• Declare country of origin clearly as Turkey qualifies for GSP duty-free entry if compliant
• Test for aflatoxin levels as figs are prone to mold contamination during storage