0804.10.20 - Packed in units weighing (with the immediate container, if any) not more than 4.6 kg

This HTS category covers dates that are packed in units where the total weight, including any immediate packaging, does not exceed 4.6 kilograms. This specific weight criterion is crucial for differentiating these smaller consumer-sized packages of dates from those sold in larger bulk formats. The product itself is fresh or dried dates, falling under the broader classification for dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes, and mangosteens.

At this level, the key differentiator is the packaging weight. While the sibling category ": Other:" would encompass dates packed in units exceeding 4.6 kg, this entry specifically addresses smaller, often retail-ready, packaging. This distinction is important for inventory management, shipping logistics, and potentially different tariff treatments or reporting requirements associated with various packaging sizes.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on specific attributes. The subcategories are: "Certified organic" (0804.10.20.10) and "Other" (0804.10.20.90). The "Certified organic" designation applies to dates meeting specific organic certification standards, while the "Other" subcategory captures all remaining dates that fit the 4.6 kg packaging weight limit but are not certified organic.