Currant Jelly Seedless
Seedless black currant jelly made from preserved fruit, clear spreadable product. HTS 2008.99.21 covers currants as other berries preserved with sugar. Strained preparation still fruit-based.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.5% | +25.0% | 29.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If homogenized infant food ≤250g
Currant preparations for infants take precedence per subheading notes.
If fruit jellies where sugar predominates
Sugar >65% makes product primarily sugar confect. with fruit flavoring.
If dried currants
Dried fruit without preservation processing in Chapter 8.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Soluble solids ≥65% may trigger sugar product scrutiny under 1704
• Provide pectin usage documentation; excessive amounts changes classification
• Color additive declaration required if artificially colored
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.21
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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.
Preserved Blueberries Unsweetened
Wild blueberries preserved by heat processing without added sugar, packed in water. HTS 2008.99.21 covers unsweetened preparations of berries other than strawberries. Complies with 'otherwise prepared or preserved' definition.
Loganberry Fruit Preserves
Loganberries cooked and preserved with sugar, typical jam consistency for spreading. Classified HTS 2008.99.21 as other berry preserves excluding strawberries. 'Prepared or preserved' includes cooking with sweetening matter.
Canned Boysenberries in Juice
Boysenberries packed in unsweetened berry juice, preserved by thermal processing. HTS 2008.99.21 for other preserved berries not strawberries. Liquid medium doesn't change fruit classification.
Elderberry Preserves with Minimal Sugar
European elderberries preserved with minimal sweetener for gourmet markets. Falls under HTS 2008.99.21 as other berry preparations. Excludes strawberry-specific provisions.
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Whole cranberry sauce preserved with sugar, jellied consistency. HTS 2008.99.21 classifies cranberries as other berries preserved. Traditional holiday product fitting preserved fruit criteria.