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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other fruits like mango
Mixtures of tropical fruits not exclusively from the specified list fall under the residual 'other fruit, n.e.s.' subheading.
If frozen rather than preserved in syrup
Frozen fruit preparations without added sugar are classified in heading 0811 for frozen fruits.
If in mixed fruit juices rather than pulp
Juice-based mixtures shift to the mixtures of fruit juices subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fruit identification with botanical certificates to confirm soursop origin; ensure net weight declaration matches container size; watch for pesticide residue limits specific to tropical fruits
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.23.00
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.