Quince and Pear Paste Slices Mix
Sliced quince and pear fruit paste preserved with sugar, creating a dense and sweet confection-like product. This product falls under this tariff item as a mixture of fruits otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified, and not fitting the airtight container subheading.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fruit paste is coated in sugar or resembles sugar confectionery.
Chapter note 2 excludes fruit pastes in the form of sugar confectionery from heading 2008.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the fruit paste is not classified as sugar confectionery under heading 1704, which would change the tariff
• Provide the CBSA with the fruit content and sugar ratio
• Ensure the product is not packaged in airtight containers with excluded fruits
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