U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Apricots (HS 200850) totaled $295K in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Apricots paid $114K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 40.77% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Apricots imports of $295K in August 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $233K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPrepared and preserved apricots enter the US under three distinct 10-digit lines that separate apricot pulp (2008502000) — a widely used ingredient in bakery fillings and baby food — from whole or sliced apricot preparations (2008504000) and a residual NESOI line (2008500000). China is the dominant supplier, reflecting its large-scale stone-fruit processing industry, while imports from France and Greece serve specialty and premium-tier buyers. Products subject to Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods should be reviewed carefully, as the additional duty burden can shift sourcing economics toward alternative origins.
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Prepared and preserved apricots originating from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard MFN duty rate. Importers should confirm the applicable Section 301 list and any exclusions with a licensed customs broker before finalizing sourcing decisions, as the additional duty can materially affect landed cost.
Apricot pulp — a processed, homogenized product used as an ingredient — is classified at 2008502000, while intact or sliced apricot pieces prepared or preserved by other means fall under 2008504000. The physical form and degree of processing are the key classification determinants; a product that retains recognizable fruit pieces is generally not considered pulp.
Subheading 13 of 13 in heading 2008
Subheading 200850 · $295K of $396.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$295KYoY · free account
Exports
$177KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.2M of Prepared or Preserved Apricots and exported $1.2M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008504000 | Apricots, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $269K | 42.11% | 78.52% | $113K |
| 2008502000 | Apricot Pulp, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $11K | 8.17% | 81.70% | $900 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2008500000 | Apricots, Otherwise Prepared or Preserved, NESOI | $177K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports · August 2026
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China and France together supply 76% of it. China pays 67.3% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
20.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 40.77% of imports for consumption.