Mixtures of Dried Fruits, Nuts, or Dried Fruits and Nuts

Likely not. Seeds such as sunflower and pumpkin seeds are classified in Chapter 12, not Chapter 8. A mixture that includes Chapter 12 ingredients alongside Chapter 8 fruits and nuts would not meet the heading's requirement that the mixture consist solely of Chapter 8 items, and the product would need to be classified elsewhere — often in Chapter 20 or 21 as a prepared food. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for complex snack-mix formulations.

The classification under 081350 does not depend on a specific ratio of nuts to fruit — any mixture of Chapter 8 nuts and dried fruits qualifies for 0813500060 regardless of proportions. However, if the ratio changes such that a single ingredient dominates to the point that the product could be classified by essential character under a single-commodity heading, CBP's General Rules of Interpretation may require a different classification. Documenting the consistent formulation across lots is good practice.