2008.97.90.40/Orange and Grapefruit Segments in Light Syrup/Germany

Orange and Grapefruit Segments in Light Syrup from Germany

Canned fruit cocktail featuring tender segments of oranges and grapefruit packed in a light syrup liquid medium within airtight containers. This product falls under HTS 2008.97.90.40 as a preserved fruit mixture containing oranges or grapefruit, not elsewhere specified, packed in liquid for retail sale. It meets the criteria for 'other' mixtures in airtight containers beyond basic fruit preserves.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify the mixture explicitly contains oranges or grapefruit via lab analysis or supplier certification to qualify under this specific subheading

• Ensure airtight containers meet food safety standards (e.g

• FDA canning regulations) and include proper labeling for liquid medium content and Brix value if applicable

• Avoid misclassification by confirming no added spirit exceeds 0.5% vol, as per Chapter 22 notes, to prevent shifting to beverage headings