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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked to jam-like viscosity
Guava cooked for viscosity increase classifies as jam in 2007 per chapter note.
If not containing fruit pieces, treated as juice
Puree without visible guava pieces may be juice under 2009.
If with added flavorings for food preparations
Flavored guava preparations become food preps not elsewhere specified in 2106.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify end-use (industrial vs retail) as bulk may affect valuation
• Provide lab tests for microbial safety and sugar levels
• Avoid declaring as 'jam' to prevent 2007 shift
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.30.00
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.
Guava Slices in Juice
Thinly sliced guavas packed in their own juice with minimal added sugar, in aseptic pouches. Classifies in HTS 2008.99.3000 for preserved guavas not as juice or mixtures. Suitable for health-conscious consumers.