Chapter 08 covers edible fruit and nuts, peels of citrus fruit or melons, including fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved products. This chapter has a wide scope, from fresh fruit to dried fruit, nuts, and peels. However, note that this chapter does not include oil seeds (Chapter 12), coffee, tea, spices (Chapter 09), or cereals (Chapter 10). Dried fruit is an important category in this chapter, extending shelf life through dehydration while maintaining the basic characteristics of the fruit. Heading 0813 covers dried fruit of this chapter, but excludes nuts or fruits of headings 0801 to 0806. It specifically includes dried apricots, dried plums, dried apples, dried peaches, dried pears, etc., as well as mixtures of dried fruits or dried fruit mixtures. These products are usually dehydrated or dried, but must not be further processed (such as candied or made into preserves, which are classified under Chapter 20). The first 2 digits 08 indicate Chapter 08: Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons. The 3rd-4th digits 13 indicate heading 0813: Dried fruit, other than that of headings 0801 to 0806. The 5th-6th digits 30 indicate subheading 081330: Dried apples. Therefore, the complete meaning of 081330 is: dried apples, i.e., apples that have been dried but not further processed. Dried apples are classified under 081330 because they are dried fruit and specifically listed as apples. They are not classified under other subheadings of 0813 (such as dried apricots, dried plums, etc.), nor under Chapter 20 (candied or processed fruit). They differ from fresh apples (0808) by being dried; they differ from canned apples (2008) by not being further processed.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should be indicated as dried apples, such as dried apple, dehydrated apple slices, etc. Method of Production or Preservation: Indicate the drying method, such as sun-dried, oven-dried, freeze-dried, etc., and whether sugar or other substances are added. Ingredients: List the main ingredients, such as apples, possible preservatives or antioxidants added. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, declare as none. Packaging Specifications: Declare the packaging type and specifications, such as bagged, boxed, net weight per package, etc. Country of Origin: Declare the country (region) of origin of the goods, which affects tariffs and trade policies. Production Date: Declare the production date or batch number for traceability. Product Name: Dried Apples; Method of Production: Hot air drying, no sugar added; Ingredients: 100% apples; Brand: None; Packaging Specifications: 10kg/box; Country of Origin: China; Production Date: 2025-01-01. Confusing dried apples with candied apples, the latter should be classified under 2006. Not indicating the drying method, leading to classification disputes. Ignoring additive information, which may affect classification or quarantine.

Core basis for classification: The product is dried apples, i.e., apples that have been dried and dehydrated but not further processed. According to HS notes, 0813 includes dried fruit but excludes products of Chapter 20. Dried apples retain the basic characteristics of apples, having only been dried, and are therefore classified under 081330. If apples are candied, sugar-boiled, or made into preserves, they are classified under 2006; if made into cans, under 2008. 0808 Fresh Apples: Fresh apples are not dried and are classified under 0808; dried apples are dried and classified under 081330. 081310 Dried Apricots: Dried apricots and dried apples both belong to 0813, but different subheadings; dried apricots are under 081310. 200600 Candied Fruit: Candied apples are sugar-treated and classified under 2006; dried apples are only dried and classified under 081330. 200899 Other Processed Fruit: Apples further processed (e.g., into puree, paste) are classified under 2008; dried apples under 081330. Is it dried apples, not fresh apples? Is it only dried, without added sugar or other substances? Is it not further processed into cans or preserves? Does it fall under a specific listing in 0813? Is it distinguished from products of Chapter 20?

What is the HS code for dried apples? The HS code for dried apples is 081330. It belongs to Chapter 08 (Edible fruit and nuts), heading 0813 (Other dried fruit), subheading 081330 (Dried apples). How to check the tariff rate for dried apples? The tariff rate depends on the country of origin and importing country. You can check the customs website of the importing country or use HS code query tools. For China's import of dried apples, the MFN rate, general rate, etc., can be found in the 'Customs Tariff of the People's Republic of China'. What is the difference in HS codes between dried apples and fresh apples? Fresh apples are classified under 0808, dried apples under 081330. The difference is whether they have been dried. Fresh apples are fresh fruit, dried apples are dehydrated products. If dried apples have added sugar, can they still be classified under 081330? If dried apples have only a small amount of sugar added for flavoring, they may still be classified under 081330; but if they are candied or sugar-boiled, they are classified under 2006. The specific classification depends on the processing method and sugar content. What are the declaration elements for dried apples? Declaration elements typically include: product name, method of production or preservation, ingredients, brand, packaging specifications, country of origin, production date, etc. Specific requirements are subject to customs. What documents are required for importing dried apples? Generally, contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, etc. Specific requirements depend on the importing country. It is recommended to consult a customs broker or customs. Are the HS codes for dried apples and apple dried the same? Yes, apple dried and dried apples are the same product, both classified under 081330. What is the export tax rebate for dried apples? The export tax rebate rate is adjusted according to national policies; you need to check the latest export tax rebate rate database. Different products have different rebate rates; the rebate rate for dried apples should be based on the tax authority's announcement.