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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.3%+35.0%36.3%
🇲🇽Mexico1.3%+10.0%11.3%
🇨🇦Canada1.3%+10.0%11.3%
🇩🇪Germany1.3%+10.0%11.3%
🇯🇵Japan1.3%+10.0%11.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.99Same rate: 36.3%

If sold as a set with cream or nuts

Sets containing non-listed fruits or mixtures classify under residual other fruits.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 36.3%

If dehydrated powder form

Dehydrated vegetables/fruits n.e.s. go to Chapter 07 for dried products.

2008.93.00.00Higher: 39.5% vs 36.3%

If containing cranberries in mix

Specific mixtures with cranberries have dedicated subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Botanical verification essential due to rarity—use INN names in docs; test for microbial safety post-pasteurization; declare as retail pack to avoid bulk reclassification

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Sweet Sop Chunks in Syrup

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Canned Cashew Apple Slices

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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.