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Elderberries Preserved with Sugar

Elderberries cooked and preserved with added sugar, HTS 2008.99.2140. Used in jams and syrups.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+25.0%29.5%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%—4.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%—4.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%—4.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%—4.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1211.90Lower: 18.5% vs 29.5%

If sold for herbal/pharma use

Plants used in pharmacy shift from food preparations.

2008.99Same rate: 29.5%

If with citrus peels added

Citrus mixtures separate from berries.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Toxicity checks for raw elderberries; ensure cooked

• Avoid 'medicinal' claims to stay in food chapters