Mixed Fruit Preserves in Syrup from Germany
A preserve made from a blend of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries cooked in sugar syrup, not qualifying as jam due to lower pectin content. Classified under HTS 2008.97.90 as a mixture of fruits otherwise prepared or preserved, falling into 'other' mixtures not specifically covered elsewhere in 2008.19.
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
Import Tips
• Verify sugar content and Brix value documentation to avoid reclassification under specific fruit subheadings like 2008.60
• Ensure labels specify fruit mixture composition to comply with FDA food labeling requirements