Baked Apple Slices in Juice from Mexico
Pre-baked apple slices preserved in their own juice, canned for baking or direct use. This product is prepared by cooking, which is a preservation process not covered by Chapter 7, 8, or 11. It is classified under tariff item 2008.99.20 as apples, other than pulp, without added sweetening matter.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
4%
Import Tips
• Verify that the baking process is the primary preservation method and no additional sugar is added
• Ensure the product is not homogenized or pureed, as that would change classification
• Keep detailed production records to show the apples are in slice form and not pulp