Chokeberry Preserves Blueberries Blend from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Specify predominant fruit (blueberries >50%) on invoice to justify 2008.99.18 over mixtures
• Comply with EU/US pectin regulations if thickeners used