Apples in Light Syrup
Sliced apples preserved in cans with light sugar syrup, ready for consumption. Falls under HTS 2008.99.0500 as preserved apples with added sweetening matter, distinct from juices or frozen forms.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with cranberries or other fruits
Mixtures of cranberries with other fruits shift to 2008.93.
If concentrated apple juice used in syrup
Concentrated juices over 28° Brix go to specific 2009 subheadings.
If dried rather than wet preserved
Dried apples are vegetables/fruit provisions under 0711.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide certificate of analysis for sugar content to avoid reclassification
• Ensure aseptic processing documentation for shelf-stable claims
• Check for varietal labeling if organic to comply with USDA import rules
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.05.00
Canned Applesauce
Applesauce made from cooked and pureed apples, packed in cans with no added sugar, preserved for retail sale. Classified under HTS 2008.99.0500 as prepared or preserved apples, not elsewhere specified like juice or homogenized infant food.
Baked Apple Slices in Juice
Pre-baked apple slices preserved in their own juice, canned for baking or direct use. Classified in 2008.99.0500 as otherwise prepared apples, not fitting juice or infant food definitions.
Organic Canned Apple Wedges
Organic apple wedges preserved in water, certified and canned without sweeteners. HTS 2008.99.0500 covers these as preserved apples for retail, excluding juices.
Spiced Apples in Jars
Whole apples preserved in glass jars with cinnamon spice and light syrup. Fits 2008.99.0500 as flavored preserved apples, with small seasoning quantities ignored per notes.
No-Sugar-Added Apple Chunks
Diced apples preserved in unsweetened fruit juice, labeled no added sugar. Under 2008.99.0500 as preserved apples without sweetening matter.
Pie Filling Apples
Pre-cooked apple slices in thick syrup for pie filling, canned. Classified as preserved apples in 2008.99.0500, not as a finished bakery product.