Blueberry and Blackberry Preserves in Tin from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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