Blueberry and Blackberry Preserves in Tin from China
Mixture of blueberries and blackberries preserved in syrup within airtight tins, suitable for baking or spreading. Falls under HTS 2008.97.10 due to airtight packaging and absence of apricots, citrus fruits, peaches, or pears. Represents 'other' preserved fruit mixtures.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.1%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure tin seals meet airtight standards per FDA; declare exact fruit proportions
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as jam leads to wrong heading
• Test for Brix value to confirm not a juice concentrate