Preserved Blueberries in Syrup

Blueberries preserved in sugar syrup, canned for retail, classified in HTS 2008.99.2140 as other berries. Used in muffins and yogurt toppings.

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.

2008.99Same rate: 29.5%

If sold as mixed berry compote with apples

Mixtures with non-berry fruits shift to general 'other' preserved fruits.

2009Lower: 10% vs 29.5%

If processed into prune-like juice concentrate

Juice forms of berries move to Chapter 2009 unfermented juices.

0813.40.90Higher: 37.5% vs 29.5%

If fruit peeled or otherwise prepared but not preserved with sugar

Unsweetened prepared fruits fall under Chapter 08.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure no homogenization; over-processed may fall into infant food notes

Document pesticide residues per FDA import alerts for berries

Avoid declaring as 'fruit cocktail' to prevent mixture reclassification