Orange and Grapefruit Segments in Light Syrup from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

24.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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