Halved Nectarines in Fruit Juice
Halved fresh nectarines preserved in their own juice or mixed fruit juice, low-sugar option in tin cans. This qualifies for HTS 2008.70.20 as 'other peaches' (nectarines included), prepared fruit with minimal added sweetening, not homogenized or juiced per chapter notes.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If obtained by cooking plums
Cooked plum preserves (related stone fruit) go to 2007.91 per chapter note on cooking process.
If bulk packs >13 kg per container
Exceeding retail container size threshold reclassifies to institutional bulk under 2008.70.40.
If dehydrated instead of wet-packed
Dried peaches/nectarines without sugar are vegetables/fruit temporarily preserved, Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label as 'nectarines' explicitly if not mixed; retain grower certificates for varietal authenticity
• FDA registration and prior notice mandatory; test for pesticide residues common in stone fruit
• Avoid declaring as 'peach nectar' to prevent shift to juice headings
Related Products under HTS 2008.70.20
Canned Nectarine Chunks in Syrup
Chunks of ripe nectarines preserved in medium syrup, ideal for fruit salads, in standard cans. HTS 2008.70.20 covers these as 'other peaches' (nectarines), preserved not by vinegar, sugar-added but not homogenized.
Peach Wedges in Pear Juice
Peach wedges packed in pear juice for cross-fruit preservation, low calorie canned product. HTS 2008.70.20 as primary peach content 'other peaches', preserved with fruit-derived liquid sweetening.
California Cling Peach Slices
Famous California cling peach slices in syrup, harvested for canning, retail distribution. Fits HTS 2008.70.20 for other preserved peaches, standard retail cans under 13 kg.
Low-Calorie Nectarine Halves
Nectarine halves in water with artificial low-cal sweetener, diet-friendly canned fruit. HTS 2008.70.20 as other peaches preserved, sweetening present but not primary juice.
Premium Yellow Peach Dice
Uniform dice of premium yellow peaches in light syrup, gourmet line in glass jars. Under HTS 2008.70.20 for retail other peaches preserved with sugar.
Peach Pieces for Baking
Irregular peach pieces preserved in heavy syrup for pie fillings, institutional retail cans. HTS 2008.70.20 as other peaches, prepared for end-use but preserved fruit.