Palm Hearts in Water Jarred
Tender palm hearts packed in water in glass jars, maintaining natural flavor for gourmet dishes. These are palm hearts otherwise prepared or preserved, falling under tariff item 2008.91.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare palm hearts in water under 2008.91.00
• Ensure the packaging is clearly labeled for CBSA, and note that the water packing medium does not affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2008.91.00
Artichoke Palm Hearts Blend
A preserved blend where palm hearts are the principal component, with artichoke hearts as a secondary ingredient. Since the palm hearts predominate by weight, the product is classified under tariff item 2008.91.00 as palm hearts otherwise prepared or preserved.
Baby Food Palm Hearts Puree
A finely homogenized palm heart puree in 200g retail jars intended for infant feeding. While it resembles a homogenized vegetable preparation, it is specifically palm hearts, which are classified under heading 20.08 as edible parts of plants, and does not meet the criteria for subheading 2005.10 which applies only to vegetables of Chapter 7.
Bulk Preserved Palm Hearts
Industrial bulk packs of preserved palm hearts intended for foodservice canning lines. These are palm hearts otherwise prepared or preserved, regardless of the packaging size or retail readiness, and fall under tariff item 2008.91.00.
Canned Palm Hearts in Brine
Palm hearts from the inner core of palm trees, canned in brine for preservation, ready for use in salads or stir-fries. These are edible parts of plants otherwise prepared or preserved, falling under tariff item 2008.91.00.
Low-Sodium Palm Hearts
Palm hearts preserved with reduced salt for health-conscious consumers. The reduced sodium content does not affect classification, as tariff item 2008.91.00 covers all preserved forms of palm hearts.
Marinated Palm Hearts with Garlic
Palm hearts marinated in oil with garlic slices, offering enhanced flavor for antipasti platters. The added seasonings do not remove the product from heading 20.08, as it remains primarily palm hearts prepared or preserved.