Preserved Guava Wedges

Guava fruit cut into wedges and preserved without added sugar, in natural juice tins. Classifies in HTS 2008.99.3000 as guavas otherwise prepared. Low-sugar option for diets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2008.99Same rate: 35%

If other preserved fruits not guava-specific

If not predominantly guava, may fall under general 2008.99 other.

2009.71.00Same rate: 35%

If juice-dominant

Excess juice content shifts to fruit juices heading 2009.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If provisionally preserved by sulfur dioxide

Temporarily preserved fruit goes to Chapter 7.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm no added sweetening matter via lab analysis

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Sweetened Guava Puree

Smooth puree from ripe guavas with added sugar, in bulk pouches for food manufacturing. Fits HTS 2008.99.3000 as preserved guavas, excluding homogenized infant food or juices. Used in smoothies, sauces, and bakery.

Guava Fruit Preserves

Whole or chunk guavas in thick preserves, jarred for pantry storage. Under HTS 2008.99.3000 as not jams or juices. Traditional sweet treat.

Canned Guava Halves in Syrup

Guava fruit halved and preserved in heavy syrup, packed in tin cans for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2008.99.3000 as prepared guavas, not elsewhere specified, with added sugar but not as a mixture or frozen. It is shelf-stable and commonly used for desserts or direct consumption.

Guava Paste in Plastic Wrap

Thick, dense paste made from cooked and pureed guavas with sugar, individually wrapped for retail. Classified under HTS 2008.99.3000 as otherwise prepared or preserved guavas, distinct from juices or homogenized infant food. Popular in Latin American cuisines as a sweet spread.

Diced Guavas in Light Syrup

Fresh guava pieces diced and preserved in light sugar syrup, canned for extended shelf life. This fits HTS 2008.99.3000 for guavas otherwise prepared or preserved, excluding mixtures or specific forms like puree. Ideal for fruit cocktails or baking.

Whole Guavas in Heavy Syrup

Whole peeled guava fruits preserved in heavy sugar syrup, packed in glass jars. Under HTS 2008.99.3000 as guavas prepared or preserved, not fitting juice, puree, or mixture categories. Used in tropical desserts and beverages.