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Del Monte Peach Slices in Heavy Syrup

Sliced peaches canned in heavy syrup, 15.25 oz cans (less than 1.4 kg), ready for retail consumption. Falls under HTS 2008.70.2020 as preserved peaches in small containers, including nectarines if labeled as such.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China17%+37.5%54.5%
🇲🇽Mexico17%+10.0%27%
🇨🇦Canada17%+10.0%27%
🇩🇪Germany17%—17%
🇯🇵Japan17%—17%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.70Same rate: 54.5%

If containers ≥1.4 kg

Subheading splits by container size for peaches, affecting duty rates for wholesale vs retail.

2008.20.00Lower: 25% vs 54.5%

If cherries instead of peaches

Different fruits have separate subheadings within 2008; peaches specifically under 2008.70.

2009Lower: 12.5% vs 54.5%

If processed as unfermented juice

Peach juice, not containing added spirit, moves to Chapter 20 heading 2009 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label cans with accurate fruit content and syrup type; mislabeling can lead to reclassification

• Obtain phytosanitary certificate from exporting country to confirm no pests in preserved fruit

• Monitor sugar content declaration to avoid anti-dumping duties on certain origins