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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with banana or guava
Blends with fruits outside the named list (cashew apple, etc.) go to the general 'other fruits' category.
If dried rather than wet-preserved
Dried sapodillas without added sugar classify as dried legumes/fruit in Chapter 07.
If processed by cooking to increase viscosity
Cooked fruit preparations fall under heading 2007 per chapter note on 'obtained by cooking'.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis confirming no added spirit (under 0.5% vol per Chapter 20 note); label with exact fruit content to avoid reclassification; check for tropical fruit import permits in destination country
Related Products 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.
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.