Pineapple Tidbits in Pineapple Juice from China
Small pineapple tidbits packed in their own juice, a low-sugar preserved fruit product. It qualifies for HTS 2008.20.00.90 as preserved pineapple pieces not fitting juice or retail-specific subheadings. Ideal for health-conscious consumers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm net drained weight of fruit vs. juice to ensure proper declaration and avoid under-valuation
• Comply with country-of-origin marking; blended juices may require specific disclosures
• Test for pesticide residues common in tropical fruits to pass USDA inspections