Chokeberry Preserves Blueberries Blend

Low-sugar preserves primarily blueberries with minor chokeberry, boiled and jarred. HTS 2008.99.18 covers this as blueberries (dominant), not mixtures of multiple berries. Retail-packed for jam-like use but not fully jellied.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.2%+35.0%37.2%
🇲🇽Mexico2.2%+10.0%12.2%
🇨🇦Canada2.2%+10.0%12.2%
🇩🇪Germany2.2%+10.0%12.2%
🇯🇵Japan2.2%+10.0%12.2%

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Alternative Classifications

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2008.97Lower: 24.9% vs 37.2%

If equal parts multiple berries

Balanced berry mixtures classify under 2008.97 rather than single berry subheadings.

2007.10.00.00Higher: 47% vs 37.2%

If homogenized for infants, ≤250g containers

Finely homogenized berry preps for baby food take precedence in 2007.10 per subheading note.

1702.90.35Lower: 17.5% vs 37.2%

If sugar content dominates

Excessive sugar making it primarily sucrose product shifts to Chapter 17 sugars.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify predominant fruit (blueberries >50%) on invoice to justify 2008.99.18 over mixtures

Comply with EU/US pectin regulations if thickeners used

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