Diced Pineapple in Heavy Syrup from China
Finely diced pineapple immersed in heavy syrup for preservation in cans. This product is under HTS 2008.20.00 due to its preserved fruit form with sweetening matter, not meeting homogenized or juice criteria from chapter notes. Used in baking and beverages.
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
• Batch-test for syrup density to confirm consistency across shipments
• Register facility with FDA for prior notice of imported foods
• Avoid overpacking cans to prevent seam defects during transit