Berry Medley Compote

A cooked mixture of blackberries, blueberries, and currants with minimal sugar, used as a topping. Classified in 2008.97.90 as other fruit mixtures preserved, distinct from purees or jams due to chunkier consistency.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.11Higher: 141.8% vs 49.9%

If predominantly strawberries, Brix ≤13°

Strawberry-dominant low-Brix mixtures classify under specific strawberry heading.

2009.29.00Lower: 35% vs 49.9%

If concentrated to juice-like consistency

High concentration changes to non-citrus fruit juices unfermented.

2008.97.10Lower: 40.6% vs 49.9%

If retail containers ≤1kg

Small retail packs of mixtures go to the retail-specific subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document cooking process to prove 'prepared or preserved' status per Chapter 20 notes

• Avoid generic 'fruit preserve' labeling; specify mixture to evade single-fruit headings