Dried Strawberries with Added Sugar
Dehydrated strawberries coated in sugar crystals, used as a snack or baking ingredient. This fits HTS 2008.80.00.00 for strawberries preserved by drying with added sweetening matter.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried without added sugar
Dried strawberries without sugar classify under 0813 as simply dried fruits.
If mixed fruit and nuts
Mixtures of dried fruits/nuts shift to 2008.97 for other fruit/nut mixtures.
If candied or glacéed
Sugar-soaked crystallized fruits move to Chapter 17 as sugar confectionery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for moisture content to confirm drying process meets preservation standards
• Declare sulfites if used as preservative to comply with allergen labeling
• Provide phytosanitary certificate for dried fruits to clear customs
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Canned Strawberries in Light Syrup
Whole or sliced strawberries packed in light sugar syrup, preserved in airtight tin cans for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2008.80.00.00 as prepared strawberries preserved without vinegar or acetic acid, containing added sugar.
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Strawberry Pie Filling
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Frozen Strawberries Thawed and Syrup Packed
Strawberries thawed from frozen state and packed in sugar syrup for preservation. HTS 2008.80.00.00 applies to these otherwise preserved strawberries with sweetening.
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Chunky strawberry pieces in thick sweetened sauce for dessert topping. Classified in HTS 2008.80.00.00 as preserved strawberries with added sugar.
Organic Canned Strawberries
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