Fruit, edible; apples, dried

HS code 081330 covers the classification of dried apples, a significant component of the global dried fruit industry. Dried apples are a versatile and shelf-stable food product with a wide range of applications, from snack foods to baking ingredients. This industry plays an important role in the international trade of agricultural commodities, contributing to food security and economic development worldwide.

The production of dried apples typically involves several key steps. Fresh apples are first harvested, washed, and peeled or cored as needed. They are then sliced or diced into smaller pieces and subjected to a drying process, which can be done through various methods such as air-drying, oven-drying, or dehydration. The drying process removes the majority of the fruit's moisture content, resulting in a shelf-stable dried product.

The main inputs required for the production of dried apples under HS code 081330 include fresh apples as the primary raw material, as well as equipment and machinery for washing, slicing, and drying the fruit. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary to power the drying process. Additionally, packaging materials are required to protect the dried apples during storage and transportation.

The primary output of HS code 081330 is dried apples, which can be consumed as a snack or used as an ingredient in various food products. The dried apples may be further processed or incorporated into 200860 Fruit, edible; otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included, 200799 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes, obtained by cooking, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, or 190590 Food preparations; of a kind used in making beverages, among other related HS codes.