Canned Cultivated Blueberries
Highbush cultivated blueberries canned in water, preserved for year-round use in desserts. This is classified in HTS 2008.99.18.90 as 'other' blueberries, excluding wild varieties or mixtures, under preserved fruits not elsewhere specified. No added spirit or fermentation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in peanut butter? No - if strawberries instead
Strawberries have dedicated subheading 2008.11, taking precedence over generic berry 'other'.
If processed into prune juice? No - if blueberry juice extracted
Juices unfermented fall in heading 2009, separate from whole fruit preservations.
If mixtures of fruits including blueberries
Any fruit mixtures go to 2008.97, not single fruit berry lines.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide commercial invoice detailing variety (cultivated vs wild) to prevent shifts to other berry subheadings
• Comply with metal can safety standards; test for BPA if targeted by FDA prior notice
• Watch for pectin addition which could reclassify as jam-like under 2007 if viscosity increases significantly
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.18.90
Wild Blueberries in Light Syrup
Canned wild blueberries packed in light sugar syrup, preserved for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2008.99.18.90 as preserved blueberries, not frozen, not mixtures, and not specifically provided for elsewhere in the tariff schedule. It is a ready-to-eat fruit preparation containing added sweetening matter.
Organic Dried Blueberries
Dehydrated organic blueberries preserved without added sugar, suitable for snacking or baking. Classified under HTS 2008.99.18.90 as 'other' preserved blueberries not elsewhere specified, including dried forms not fitting fruit/nut specific dried provisions. Meets criteria for otherwise prepared edible parts of plants.
IQF Preserved Blueberries in Syrup
Individually quick frozen blueberries then preserved in syrup pouches for retail. Classified HTS 2008.99.18.90 as other blueberries preserved, not truly frozen at import. Syrup preservation moves it from frozen Chapter 7.
Blueberry Puree Preserved
Aseptic preserved blueberry puree for baking or beverages, not homogenized for infants. Under HTS 2008.99.18.90 as other preserved blueberry preparation not juice or infant food. Finely processed but retains fruit character.
Glaceed Blueberries
Candied glace blueberries preserved by sugar impregnation for cake decoration. HTS 2008.99.18.90 covers this as other preserved blueberries, not crystallized fruit elsewhere. High sugar but whole fruit form.
Blueberry Compote in Jars
Lightly cooked blueberry compote in glass jars with minimal sugar. Classified HTS 2008.99.18.90 as other blueberries preserved, not jam due to low viscosity. Retail food product.