Frozen Pineapple Spears
Frozen pineapple spears are wedge-shaped slices from cored pineapples, frozen without sweeteners or cooking beyond steaming. This product matches HTS 0811.90.50.90 for other frozen pineapples, suitable for grilling or snacking straight from the freezer.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not frozen but otherwise prepared
Pineapple preparations without freezing but simply preserved may fall under fresh fruit provisions.
If cooked and preserved beyond freezing
Pineapples boiled/steamed then preserved in other ways enter Chapter 20 prepared fruit headings.
If from specific statistical categories
Other frozen fruits not pineapple-specific may aggregate here if misdeclared.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing records showing no sweetening agents were added during freezing to prevent duty reassessment
• Ensure cold chain documentation from origin to maintain product integrity and avoid spoilage claims
• Avoid bulk mixing with other fruits at packaging stage to stay in pure pineapple classification
Related Products under HTS 0811.90.50.90
Frozen Pineapple Chunks
Frozen pineapple chunks are prepared by peeling, coring, and cutting fresh pineapples into bite-sized pieces, then frozen without added sugar. They fall under HTS 0811.90.50.90 as frozen pineapples, uncooked or cooked by steaming/boiling in water, other than those with added sugar. These are commonly used for smoothies, desserts, and baking.
Frozen Diced Pineapple
Frozen diced pineapple consists of small, uniformly diced pieces of pineapple frozen plain for preservation. Classified under HTS 0811.90.50.90 as other frozen pineapples not containing added sugar, uncooked or simply steamed/boiled before freezing. Ideal for fruit salads and culinary applications.
IQF Frozen Pineapple Pieces
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) pineapple pieces are rapidly frozen to preserve texture, without added sugar or extensive cooking. HTS 0811.90.50.90 covers these as other frozen pineapples, uncooked or water-boiled/steamed, popular in foodservice.
Frozen Steamed Pineapple Wedges
Pineapple wedges lightly steamed in water then frozen without sugar qualify under HTS 0811.90.50.90 as cooked by steaming/boiling, frozen pineapples, other. Used in premium dessert applications.
Plain Frozen Pineapple Slices
Uniform rings or slices of pineapple frozen uncooked directly after peeling and coring, no added ingredients. Fits HTS 0811.90.50.90 as other unsweetened frozen pineapples for versatile use.
Bulk Frozen Pineapple Tidbits
Small pineapple tidbits frozen in bulk 20-50 lb cases without sugar, for further manufacturing. HTS 0811.90.50.90 applies to these other frozen pineapples, steamed or uncooked.