0813.40 - Other fruit:

This HTS category, 0813.40, encompasses "Other fruit" that have been dried and do not fall under the specific dried fruit categories of headings 0801 through 0806. This includes a wide array of fruits that, once dried, do not fit into the more narrowly defined sibling categories such as dried apricots (0813.10), prunes (0813.20), or apples (0813.30). It also excludes mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter, which are classified under 0813.50.

The primary defining characteristic for this category is the state of being dried. Common examples of fruits that would be classified here, assuming they are dried and not otherwise specified, include dried papayas, cherries, peaches, and tamarinds. The intention behind this classification is to capture individual dried fruits that are not specifically listed elsewhere within heading 0813.

The subcategories within 0813.40 provide further specificity for certain types of dried fruits. For instance, distinct provisions exist for dried papayas (0813.40.10), cherries (0813.40.30), peaches (0813.40.40), and tamarinds (0813.40.80). An "Other" residual category (0813.40.90) is also present to capture any other dried fruits not otherwise specified under this heading. This hierarchical structure allows for more precise tariff application based on the specific type of dried fruit being imported or exported.