0812.90 - Other:

This HTS category, 0812.90, encompasses fruits and nuts that have been provisionally preserved but are not yet ready for immediate consumption in their current state. This provisional preservation is typically achieved through methods such as treatment with sulfur dioxide gas, immersion in brine, or the addition of other substances that maintain the fruit or nut in a state suitable for transport or temporary storage. The key characteristic is that these items require further processing, such as cooking or draining, before they can be consumed.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0812.10 (Cherries), is crucial. While cherries provisionally preserved would fall under 0812.10, this broader category, 0812.90, covers all other fruits and nuts that meet the criteria of provisional preservation but are not specifically designated as cherries. This includes a wide array of produce, excluding those specifically classified elsewhere.

The subcategories under 0812.90 further refine the classification. 0812.90.10.00 specifically addresses mixtures of two or more fruits that have undergone provisional preservation, allowing for distinct classification of composite products. The subsequent subdivision, also labeled "Other," serves as a residual category for single types of fruits or nuts, or mixtures not otherwise specified, that are provisionally preserved. This tiered structure ensures precise classification based on the composition and preservation method of the goods.