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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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If medicinal/herbal preparation
Elderberry used medicinally classifies under plants for pharmaceutical use.
If strawberry-elderberry blend
Strawberry mixtures take precedence regardless of other berry content.
If fermented or distilled
Elderberry cordials/wines exceed 0.5% alcohol limit for Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide botanical identification for elderberries to prevent misclassification
• Test for natural toxins common in elderberries; FDA import alerts frequent
• Declare reduced sugar content accurately for nutritional labeling
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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.
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Loganberry Fruit Preserves
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Gooseberry Preserves Glass Jar
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