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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If extracted as clear juice without pulp
Apple juice, unfermented, falls under heading 2009 for fruit juices.
If finely homogenized for infants in containers ≤250g
Homogenized fruit preparations for infant food take precedence in 2007.10.
If frozen rather than otherwise preserved
Frozen apples are classified under heading 0811 for frozen fruits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value if sweetened; exceeds certain levels may shift to other subheadings
• Label containers with net weight and ingredients to meet FDA food import standards
• Avoid misclassification as apple juice (HTS 2009) by confirming it's not a liquid extract
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.05.00
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.
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.