Cashew apples, mameyes colorados, sapodillas, soursops and sweetsops
Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included: > Other, including mixtures other than those of subheading 2008.19: > Other: > Cashew apples, mameyes colorados, sapodillas, soursops and sweetsops
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 2008.99.23.00
Canned Soursop Pulp
Pureed flesh of soursop (guanabana) fruit preserved in light syrup, packed in tins for retail sale. This falls under HTS 2008.99.23.00 as prepared soursop, a type of annona fruit not specified elsewhere in Chapter 20. It is processed by peeling, deseeding, and canning without fermentation.
Sapodilla Puree in Jars
Smooth puree of ripe sapodilla (sapote) fruit, lightly sweetened and sealed in glass jars for culinary use. Classified under HTS 2008.99.23.00 as preserved sapodillas, which are explicitly named exotic fruits otherwise prepared. The processing involves scooping flesh, pureeing, and heat-pasteurizing.
Sweet Sop Chunks in Syrup
Chunks of sweet sop (custard apple) flesh preserved in sugar syrup, canned for export. This product is specifically listed under HTS 2008.99.23.00 as sweetsops, a preserved annona fruit n.e.s.i. It retains small visible fruit pieces post-processing.
Mamey Colorado Paste
Thick paste made from mameyes colorados (mammea americana) fruit pulp, preserved with minimal sugar in pouches. Falls under HTS 2008.99.23.00 as explicitly named preserved mameyes colorados. Processed by blending ripe arils and heat-sealing.
Canned Cashew Apple Slices
Sliced cashew apples (fleshy cashew fruit stalk) preserved in syrup, packed in metal cans. Classified in HTS 2008.99.23.00 as cashew apples, a unique tropical 'fruit' otherwise prepared or preserved. The accessory fruit is peeled, sliced, and syruped.
Soursop Puree Pouches
Retail pouches of soursop puree with added sugar, shelf-stable via pasteurization. This preserved soursop product is covered by HTS 2008.99.23.00 as named in the exotic fruits list. Ideal for smoothies or desserts.
Sapodilla Fruit in Light Syrup
Whole peeled sapodilla fruits preserved in light syrup cans. HTS 2008.99.23.00 applies to prepared sapodillas n.e.s.i. other chapters. Maintains fruit texture for premium market.
Mamey Sapote Preserves
Jam-like preserves from mameyes colorados, cooked down with sugar in jars. Named under HTS 2008.99.23.00 for preserved mameyes colorados. High pectin content for spreadable consistency.
Sweetsop Fruit Compote
Stewed sweetsop pieces in thickened syrup, jarred for retail. Classed in HTS 2008.99.23.00 as preserved sweetsops. Gentle cooking preserves delicate flavor.
Cashew Apple Jam
Spreadable jam from boiled cashew apples, in glass jars. HTS 2008.99.23.00 for preserved cashew apples. Tart flavor profile popular in tropics.