Canned Grape Jam
A preserve made from grapes cooked with sugar and pectin, packed in cans for retail sale. Classified under HTS 2008.99.29.00 as grapes otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified, including mixtures like jams excluding specific jellies or marmalades. Meets criteria for fruit preserves beyond standard categories.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | +35.0% | 42% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | +10.0% | 17% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 7% | +10.0% | 17% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | +10.0% | 17% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | +10.0% | 17% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If finely homogenized for infants in containers ≤250g
Homogenized grape preparations for infant food take precedence under subheading 2007.10 per legal notes.
If grape juice unfermented, ≤0.5% alcohol, Brix ≥13
Pure grape juice falls under heading 2009; preserves with significant liquid content may shift if meeting juice definitions.
If frozen grapes, not otherwise preserved
Frozen fruit is classified in heading 0813, differentiating from preserved forms in Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sugar content and Brix value documentation to avoid reclassification under specific subheadings like 2007 for fruit purees
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA standards for fruit preserves, including country of origin and net weight
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.29.00
Pickled Grapes in Vinegar
Whole grapes pickled in a vinegar brine with spices, preserved for extended shelf life. Classified in 2008.99.29.00 as other preserved grapes, including those in vinegar not specified elsewhere. Not a mixture requiring subheading 2008.19.
Grape Marmalade Spread
Citrus-free grape marmalade made by boiling grapes with sugar to gel stage. 2008.99.29.00 covers as other grape preserves, distinct from specific marmalade subheadings. Retail-packed.
Mixed Grape and Berry Preserve
Preserved mix of grapes and berries with sugar, not citrus. 2008.99.29.00 as other fruit mixtures including grapes, not 2008.19 citrus. Equal parts fruit.
Brined Cocktail Grapes
Seedless grapes brined lightly for cocktail use, preserved without vinegar dominance. 2008.99.29.00 for other preserved grapes. Retail packs.
Spiced Grape Chutney
Grapes preserved with vinegar, sugar, and spices like ginger and chili for chutney. Fits 2008.99.29.00 as other grape preserves with small seasoning quantities allowed. Not a citrus mixture.
Grape Preserves in Glass Jars
Sweetened grape preserves with whole fruit pieces suspended in syrup, sealed in glass jars. Falls under 2008.99.29.00 for other prepared or preserved grapes, excluding specific jellies or citrus mixtures. Prepared by cooking grapes with added sugar.