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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If preserved with sulfur dioxide
Chapter 0812 covers fruit treated solely for provisional preservation like sulfuring.
If sweetened during steaming
Addition of sweetening during cooking shifts to prepared/preserved pineapples.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document steaming process as 'in water only' without preservatives to match chapter note criteria
• Test for residual sulfur dioxide; levels above trace trigger Chapter 0812 provisional preservation
• Bundle with country-specific TRQ documentation if from quota nations like Thailand
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.
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.
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.
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.