Frozen Dried Lingonberries
Lingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) freeze-dried with minimal sugar coating for snacks. Classified in HTS 2008.93.00.00 as preserved by dehydration with sweetening.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If no added sugar and simply dehydrated
Plain dried lingonberries without sweetening go to dried fruit heading.
If processed like dried beans/legumes
Certain dehydrated small fruits may align with legume drying.
If packaged in trail mix sets
Sold as mixed dried fruit sets changes to mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide freeze-drying process certification to differentiate from simply frozen
• Check for residual moisture under 5% to confirm preservation method
• Label as 'not a significant source of sugars' if lightly coated
Related Products under HTS 2008.93.00.00
Canned Whole Cranberries in Light Syrup
Whole cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) preserved in light sugar syrup, packed in tin cans for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2008.93.00.00 as prepared cranberries not elsewhere specified, involving preservation with added sweetening matter.
Dried Cranberries with Added Sugar
Cranberries dehydrated and coated with sugar for extended shelf life, commonly used in baking and snacks. Classified under HTS 2008.93.00.00 as preserved cranberries with added sweetening matter.
Canned Lingonberry Jam
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Sweetened Cranberry Sauce
Whole cranberry sauce sweetened with sugar and cooked, typically holiday staple in cans. Falls under HTS 2008.93.00.00 for preserved cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) with added sugar.
Canned Cranberries in Heavy Syrup
Whole cranberries packed in heavy sugar syrup in metal cans for baking uses. HTS 2008.93.00.00 covers these preserved Vaccinium macrocarpon with high sweetening.
Sugared Lingonberries in Jars
Fresh-like lingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) preserved in sugar syrup within glass jars. This retail product is under HTS 2008.93.00.00 for preserved lingonberries.