Guava Paste (Ate de Guayaba)
A dense, cooked guava puree sweetened with sugar, typically molded into blocks for slicing and serving as a traditional Latin American sweet. It falls under HTS 2007.99.50 as a guava paste obtained by cooking with added sugar. The product is shelf-stable due to its high concentration and low moisture content from the cooking process.
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If finely homogenized for infant food in containers ≤250g
Homogenized guava preparations for infants take precedence under subheading 2007.10 per official notes.
If not obtained by cooking, as frozen or uncooked puree
Uncooked fruit purees or pulps fall under Chapter 8 as frozen or preserved fruit without cooking process.
If sugar content exceeds 30% by weight of total sugars
High-sugar cooked fruit pastes may classify as sugar confectionery rather than fruit preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value exceeds typical juice thresholds and confirm cooking process via production records to distinguish from uncook fruit purees
• Provide lab analysis for sugar content and moisture to avoid misclassification as fresh guava pulp under 0811
• Label containers clearly with ingredients and net weight; ensure compliance with FDA food safety standards for fruit pastes
Related Products under HTS 2007.99.50
Mango Puree Paste
Thick mango paste produced by cooking ripe mangoes with sugar to create a spreadable preserve used in baking and desserts. Classified in HTS 2007.99.50 for mango pastes obtained by cooking, featuring reduced water content for viscosity. Commonly exported from tropical regions like India and the Philippines.
Guava and Mango Mixed Fruit Paste
A blended paste of cooked guava and mango with added sugar, used as a filling for pastries and candies. It qualifies for HTS 2007.99.50 as a guava and mango paste obtained by heat treatment to increase viscosity. The cooking process evaporates water, concentrating flavors.
Ate de Mango
Traditional Mexican mango paste block made by slow-cooking mango pulp with sugar until firm and sliceable. Fits HTS 2007.99.50 as a mango paste obtained by cooking, often wrapped in plastic for retail. Popular for snacking and baking applications.
Guayabate Spread
Smooth guava cooking paste sweetened for spreading on bread or cheese, produced via atmospheric pressure heat treatment. Under HTS 2007.99.50 for guava pastes with cooking to reduce water content. Commonly packaged in jars for retail sale.
Concentrated Mango Paste for Baking
Industrial-grade mango paste cooked to high viscosity for use in bakery fillings and ice cream. Classified HTS 2007.99.50 as mango paste obtained by cooking, often in 5kg pails. High sugar content ensures long shelf life.
Organic Guava Fruit Paste
Certified organic guava paste made by cooking organic guava with organic cane sugar, free of synthetic additives. HTS 2007.99.50 applies to guava pastes obtained by cooking, packaged in eco-friendly jars. Appeals to health-conscious consumers.