Sapodilla Puree in Jars from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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