0806.20.10.20 - Sultanas 🖩

This HTS classification, 0806.20.10.20, specifically designates "Sultanas," a type of dried grape. Sultanas are recognized by their seedless nature and are typically produced from a specific variety of green grape, often the Thompson Seedless. Their drying process results in a golden-brown color and a distinct sweet flavor profile, making them a popular ingredient in baking, confectionery, and as a standalone snack.

Distinguishing sultanas from their sibling categories is crucial for accurate classification. While both 0806.20.10.10 (Currants) and 0806.20.10.90 (Other raisins) fall under dried grapes made from seedless grapes, sultanas possess unique characteristics. Currants, for instance, are derived from a specific small, dark variety of grape and are not synonymous with sultanas. The "Other" category serves as a residual for any seedless grape raisins not specifically identified as sultanas or currants, further emphasizing the distinct identity of sultanas within this sub-heading.

As this node represents a specific type of dried grape, there are no further subcategories under 0806.20.10.20. This signifies that for customs purposes, all goods meeting the definition of sultanas, as understood within the trade, are consolidated under this single code. Classification within this sub-heading is determined by the physical and varietal characteristics that define sultanas distinctly from other forms of dried, seedless grapes.