0810.90.27.30 - Tamarinds

This HTS category, 0810.90.27.30, specifically covers tamarinds when imported or exported fresh. Tamarind, scientifically known as *Tamarindus indica*, is a tropical fruit characterized by its pod-like shell containing a pulp that is both sweet and sour. It is this distinct fruit, in its fresh state, that is classified here.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 0810.90.27.60 "Berries," by the botanical classification and physical characteristics of the fruit. While both are types of fruit, tamarinds are botanically distinct from true berries and possess a unique pod structure and pulp composition, differentiating them for customs purposes.

As a leaf node, this HTS code has no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification relies on confirming the goods are indeed fresh tamarinds, not processed forms such as tamarind paste, juice, or dried tamarind, which would fall under different HTS classifications. The focus remains on the intact, fresh fruit for this specific code.