Strawberry Topping for Ice Cream
Chunky strawberry pieces in a thick sweetened sauce for dessert topping. The preparation with added sugar and sauce preserves the strawberries, fitting heading 20.08 as otherwise prepared or preserved.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the topping is a composite preparation with other ingredients
Food preparations not elsewhere specified may fall under heading 21.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the topping is not a dairy product or sauce under another heading
• Declare the sugar content and fruit percentage
• Ensure the product is labeled as a topping for retail sale
Related Products under Tariff item 2008.80.00
Canned Strawberries in Light Syrup
Canned strawberries in light syrup, whole or sliced, preserved in airtight tin cans for retail sale. The strawberries are prepared or preserved by a process other than those specified in Chapter 7, 8, or 11, and do not contain added spirit, fitting heading 20.08.
Dried Strawberries with Added Sugar
Dried strawberries coated with sugar crystals, used as a snack or baking ingredient. The drying and sugar coating process preserves the strawberries, and the added sugar classifies them under heading 20.08 as strawberries otherwise prepared or preserved with sweetening matter.
Frozen Strawberries Thawed and Syrup Packed
Strawberries that were frozen, then thawed and packed in sugar syrup for preservation. This process is not covered by Chapter 8 or 11, and the syrup preservation with added sugar places them under heading 20.08 as otherwise prepared or preserved strawberries.
Glazed Strawberries in Syrup
Fresh-like strawberries preserved by glazing in heavy syrup, a method that maintains texture and sweetness. The glazing process with heavy syrup is a form of preservation with added sugar, fitting heading 20.08 for strawberries otherwise prepared or preserved.
Organic Canned Strawberries
Organic strawberries preserved in natural juice or light syrup, packed in cans. The organic certification does not affect classification; the preservation method with added sugar or juice places them under heading 20.08 as otherwise prepared strawberries.
Strawberry Compote
Stewed strawberries with minimal sugar, preserved in jars. The stewing process and preservation in jars without vinegar or acetic acid classify them under heading 20.08 as strawberries otherwise prepared or preserved.