Brine Preserved Strawberries

Strawberries provisionally preserved in brine solution to prevent spoilage during storage and shipping. The brined state makes them unsuitable for immediate eating, qualifying under HTS 0812.90.5000 per chapter provisions for transport preservation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0810.10.40Same rate: 35%

If organic strawberries for processing, untreated

Organic processing strawberries loose in flats go to 0810 per statistical note.

2008.60.00Higher: 39.5% vs 35%

If frozen after preservation treatment

Freezing changes classification to prepared or preserved fruits in Chapter 20.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dehydrated rather than provisionally preserved

Dried strawberries become Chapter 7 vegetables/legumes if further processed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as provisionally preserved; mislabeling as fresh leads to reclassification

Include lab analysis confirming preservative levels meet import standards

Avoid retail packaging that implies immediate consumption

Related Products under HTS 0812.90.50.00

Sulfur Dioxide Treated Strawberries

Fresh strawberries treated with sulfur dioxide gas solely for provisional preservation during transport or storage. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption due to the preservative treatment, falling under HTS 0812.90.5000 as per Chapter Note for heading 0812.

Sulfur Water Preserved Strawberries

Strawberries immersed in sulfur water for temporary preservation prior to industrial use. This treatment ensures they stay fresh during long-distance transport but renders them inedible without washing, per HTS 0812.90.5000.

Industrial Bulk Preserved Strawberries

Bulk strawberries treated with preservative solutions for factory storage before processing into juice or puree. Unsuitable for direct consumption due to treatment, classified in HTS 0812.90.5000 for provisional preservation.

Export Transport Strawberries in Preservative

Strawberries preserved in other preservative solutions specifically for export transport to distant markets. The state prevents immediate consumption, aligning with HTS 0812.90.5000 chapter note requirements.

Organic Provisionally Preserved Strawberries

Certified organic strawberries treated solely with approved preservatives for provisional storage. Remains unsuitable for immediate consumption, under HTS 0812.90.5000 with organic certification per statistical notes.

Cold Chain Preservative Strawberries

Strawberries in minimal preservative for cold chain logistics, ensuring viability during extended refrigerated transport. Treatment makes them non-consumable immediately, per HTS 0812.90.5000.