No Sugar Added Apple Puree
A smooth puree made from cooked apples without added sugar, used as a spread or baking ingredient. It falls under HTS 2007.99.48.00 as a fruit puree obtained by cooking, specifically for apples, meeting the chapter note definition of heat treatment to increase viscosity.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If finely homogenized for infant food in containers ≤250g
Subheading 2007.10 takes precedence for retail infant/dietetic homogenized fruit preparations per subheading note.
If frozen, uncooked state
Uncooked or frozen fruit purees classify under Chapter 8 as frozen fruit, not cooked preparations of heading 2007.
If mixed fruit-nut paste sold as a set
Additions of nuts shift to mixed fruit-nut pastes under 2008.97, changing material composition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cooking process documentation to confirm heat treatment as per chapter note for heading 2007
• Label Brix value if applicable and ensure net weight declarations for accurate classification
• Avoid misdeclaration as juice; provide lab tests showing solid content over 7% if resembling tomato juice criteria
Related Products under HTS 2007.99.48.00
Organic Pear Paste
Thick paste produced by cooking organic pears with minimal sweetening, ideal for gourmet spreads. Classified in 2007.99.48.00 as a pear-based puree obtained by cooking, distinguishing it from fresh or frozen forms.
Quince Marmalade Puree
Cooked quince puree with light sugar, resembling marmalade in texture for baking or toast. It qualifies for HTS 2007.99.48.00 as a quince fruit puree obtained by cooking, not homogenized for infants.
Sugar-Free Apple Fruit Paste
Concentrated paste from cooked apples, no added sweeteners, for dietary use. Falls under 2007.99.48.00 for apple pastes obtained by cooking to reduce water content.
Baked Pear Baby Food Puree
Puree from baked pears, cooked for thickness, suitable for weaning but not finely homogenized. Classified in 2007.99.48.00 as non-infant-specific pear puree obtained by cooking.
Quince Cooking Puree
Commercial puree from cooked quinces for pastry fillings, with natural pectin. HTS 2007.99.48.00 applies to quince purees via cooking process.
Apple Cinnamon Paste
Cooked apple paste lightly spiced with cinnamon for spreads. Remains under 2007.99.48.00 as minor seasoning doesn't change fruit base classification.