Canned Raspberries in Heavy Syrup
Whole raspberries preserved in heavy sugar syrup, commercially sterile canned product. Falls under HTS 2008.99.21 for other preserved berries not specified elsewhere. Excludes strawberry preparations covered by 2008.19.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily raspberry juice concentrate
Juice products exceeding certain pulp thresholds move to Chapter 20 heading 2009.
If for frozen raspberries
Frozen unprepared berries classified under 0710 rather than preserved fruit.
If containing added spirits
Fruit preserves with alcohol content over 0.5% vol fall under 2008.70.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide processing records showing heat treatment to distinguish from frozen or fresh imports
• Check for pesticide residue compliance with EPA tolerances specific to raspberry imports
• Avoid classifying as juice products (2009) if pulp content exceeds 10% by weight
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