Pineapples, Fresh or Dried

The distinction turns on whether the pineapple has been cut, cored, sliced, or otherwise physically reduced prior to importation. Whole pineapples — even if trimmed of crown or base — generally qualify as not reduced in size, while halved, quartered, cored, or sliced product falls under the reduced-in-size lines (0804306010 for organic, 0804306090 for conventional). This classification affects both duty treatment and FDA fresh-cut produce compliance requirements.

The US schedule includes dedicated organic lines (0804304010 for not-reduced organic and 0804306010 for reduced-in-size organic), which may carry different duty treatment than their conventional counterparts. To use an organic line, the shipment must be certified organic under USDA NOP standards or an equivalent recognized program. Importers should confirm certification documentation is in order before filing, as reclassification to a conventional line can affect landed cost calculations.