Canned Cranberries in Heavy Syrup
Whole cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) packed in heavy sugar syrup in metal cans, intended for baking and culinary uses. The berries are preserved by heat processing in syrup, which qualifies them as otherwise prepared or preserved under heading 20.08, specifically subheading 2008.93 for cranberries.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
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 product contains a mixture of cranberries with other fruits
Mixtures of otherwise prepared fruits are classified under the 'other' subheading of heading 20.08 rather than the specific cranberry subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product label lists cranberries as the sole fruit ingredient and the syrup is sugar-based, as mixed fruit products may shift classification
• Verify the cans are commercially sterile and meet CFIA labelling requirements for net weight and ingredient declaration
• Keep shipping documents showing the processing method (heat preservation) to support the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2008.93.00
Canned Lingonberry Jam
Lingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) cooked with sugar into a spreadable jam, packed in glass jars. The cooking and sugar addition preserve the berries, making them otherwise prepared under heading 20.08, and the specific subheading 2008.93 covers lingonberries.
Canned Whole Cranberries in Light Syrup
Whole cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) preserved in light sugar syrup, packed in tin cans for retail sale. The light syrup preserves the berries without heavy sweetening, and the product is otherwise prepared under heading 20.08, specifically subheading 2008.93 for cranberries.
Dried Cranberries with Added Sugar
Cranberries dehydrated and coated with sugar for extended shelf life, commonly used in baking and snacks. The dehydration and sugar coating are preservation processes that qualify the product as otherwise prepared under heading 20.08, and subheading 2008.93 specifically covers cranberries.
Dried Sweetened Cranberry Pieces
Chopped cranberries dried and sugar-infused for cereal inclusion. The cutting and sugar infusion preserve the fruit and prepare it for use as an ingredient, falling under heading 20.08 as otherwise prepared, with subheading 2008.93 for cranberries.
Frozen Dried Lingonberries
Lingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) freeze-dried with minimal sugar coating for snacks. Freeze-drying preserves the berries and the light sugar coating adds sweetening, qualifying the product as otherwise prepared under heading 20.08, specifically subheading 2008.93.
Preserved Cranberry Compote
Cooked cranberries with light sugar for compote, jarred for gourmet markets. The cooking and sugar addition preserve the berries, making them otherwise prepared under heading 20.08, and subheading 2008.93 covers cranberries specifically.