Fruit, edible; apricots, dried

HS code 081310 covers the import and export of dried apricots, a versatile and nutritious fruit with a wide range of culinary and industrial applications. As a significant agricultural commodity, the global trade in dried apricots plays an important role in the international food supply chain, providing consumers with access to this healthy and flavorful dried fruit throughout the year.

The production of dried apricots typically involves harvesting ripe apricots, washing and pitting them, and then subjecting them to a drying process. This can be done through natural sun-drying or using specialized drying equipment. The drying process removes the majority of the fruit's moisture content, resulting in the characteristic chewy and concentrated flavor of dried apricots.

The primary inputs required for the production of dried apricots include fresh apricots as the raw material, as well as equipment and facilities for washing, pitting, and drying the fruit. Depending on the production method, additional inputs such as solar energy or electricity for mechanical drying may be necessary. Packaging materials are also an important input to ensure the dried apricots are properly preserved and protected during storage and transportation.

The main output of HS code 081310 is dried apricots, which can be consumed directly as a snack or used as an ingredient in a variety of food products. The dried apricots produced under this code may be further processed or incorporated into other 200860 Fruit, edible; otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included or 200899 Fruit, edible; otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.