Apple Pulp from China
Pureed apple pulp prepared from fresh apples, used in baking, sauces, and baby food production. Classified under HTS 2008.99.80.00 as fruit pulp not elsewhere specified, distinct from fruit purees or juices.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Verify pulp meets 'pulp' definition (coarse, fibrous texture) vs puree to avoid reclassification to 2007 or 2008.19
• Provide lab analysis confirming no added sugar exceeds limits and Brix value if applicable
• Ensure FDA prior notice and facility registration for fruit-based imports