Dates, Fresh or Dried

The US schedule specifically carves out whole dates packed in units weighing less than 4.6 kg each under lines 0804102010 (certified organic) and 0804102090 (other). Whole dates in larger bulk packaging fall under the general whole-date lines (0804104000 for with pits, 0804106000 for pitted). Importers should confirm the actual net weight per individual consumer unit — not the total shipment weight — when determining the correct line.

The 'except whole' line (0804108000) captures dates that have been cut, chopped, diced, or otherwise reduced from their whole form, as well as date paste or pieces. Whole dates that have been pitted but remain otherwise intact are classified under the pitted whole line (0804106000), not the 'except whole' line. The distinction matters because processing method determines the applicable tariff line.