Canned Pineapple Chunks in Heavy Syrup from China
Pineapple chunks packed in heavy sugar syrup, preserved in airtight tin cans for extended shelf life. This product falls under HTS 2008.20.00 as it consists of prepared pineapple fruit preserved with added sugar, not elsewhere specified in Chapter 20. Ideal for desserts, cocktails, or standalone consumption.
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
• Verify Brix value if close to juice thresholds to avoid reclassification under heading 2009
• Ensure cans meet FDA food contact standards and provide Certificates of Analysis for sugar content
• Declare net weight accurately; common pitfall is mislabeling drained vs. total weight