Frozen Sliced Strawberries in Beet Sugar Syrup from Mexico
Sliced strawberries frozen after boiling in water with added beet sugar exceeding 25% by weight, packed in large >1.2L plastic pails for foodservice use. The high sugar acts as a natural preservative during frozen storage. Fits HTS 0811.10.00.60 for container size and sugar concentration in strawberry products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
21.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document beet sugar sourcing and percentage; dry weight analysis prevents misclassification to lower sugar codes
• Label containers clearly with net weight and volume to prove >1.2L immediate packing during customs exam
• Avoid common pitfall of ethylene oxide residue; test for fumigation treatments common in strawberry exports