Sloe Berries Preserved in Heavy Syrup Jar
Wild sloe berries cooked and preserved in heavy sugar syrup, jarred for gourmet use. This fits HTS 2008.99.60.00 explicitly covering sloes as preserved plums not elsewhere specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11.2% | +35.0% | 46.2% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11.2% | +10.0% | 21.2% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 11.2% | +10.0% | 21.2% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11.2% | +10.0% | 21.2% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11.2% | +10.0% | 21.2% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If prepared by cooking to jam consistency
Sloe preserves reduced by cooking to viscous state classify as jams.
If bulk packed over 13 kg
Large container sizes for other fruit mixes apply if not retail.
If dried for plants/extracts, not food
Sloes used for non-edible purposes like dyes fall under plants for perfumery.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm Brix value via refractometer at 20°C for syrup strength to validate against notes
• Use detailed botanical identification on paperwork since sloes are less common
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