Frozen Red Currants
Red currants frozen after boiling in water, no added sweeteners, in 5kg industrial bags. Under HTS 0811.20.40 as 'other' in the specified berry group excluding kiwi fruit. Used primarily in jam production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or simply chilled
Fresh berries uncooked/not frozen go to heading 0810 other fresh fruit.
If cooked and sweetened for preserves
Prepared fruit preserves exceed simple steaming/boiling of heading 0811.
If frozen vegetables mixed in
Mixtures with vegetables shift to Chapter 07 frozen vegetable provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure cold chain maintenance with temperature loggers to preserve quality
• Declare Brix levels if minimal sweetening present to confirm 'other' status
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