Maraschino Cherries
Glacé cherries preserved in syrup with added sugar and flavoring, typically used as cocktail garnishes. Classified under HTS 2008.99.91.95 as fruit otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified, due to the preservation process involving alcohol and sugar beyond simple canning.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added spirit exceeding 0.5% vol
Spirit-containing preserved fruits shift to specific heading 2008.60 for flavored or brandied fruits.
If mixtures of fruit and nuts
Products with significant nut content fall under mixtures of subheading 2008.97 rather than fruit-only.
If sold as sweetmeats or confections
If marketed primarily as candy toppings rather than preserved fruit, it may classify under Chapter 19 sweetmeats.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sugar content and preservation method in documentation to confirm classification outside specific fruit subheadings
• Provide lab analysis for Brix value if questioned, as mixtures may overlap with other preserved fruit codes
• Label ingredients clearly to avoid reclassification as mixtures under 2008.99.90 if nuts are present
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.91.95
Candied Ginger Slices
Ginger root preserved by cooking in sugar syrup until crystallized, used in baking and teas. Falls under HTS 2008.99.91.95 as other preserved fruit/nuts/edible plant parts not specifically covered elsewhere in Chapter 20.
Preserved Chestnuts in Syrup
Whole or pieces of chestnuts cooked and preserved in heavy sugar syrup, often for desserts. Classified in 2008.99.91.95 as other preserved nuts not falling under specific peanut or pistachio subheadings.
Stem Ginger in Syrup
Young ginger stems preserved in thick sugar syrup, a delicacy for tea and desserts. Under HTS 2008.99.91.95 as other preserved edible plant parts not homogenized or juiced.
Glacé Apricots
Apricot halves candied in sugar syrup and dried slightly for fruitcake use. Fits 2008.99.91.95 as other preserved fruits beyond specific orange/mandarin/etc. categories.
Preserved Lotus Root
Sliced lotus root preserved in sweetened syrup, used in Asian desserts. Classified under 2008.99.91.95 for other edible plant parts preserved with sugar.
Syrup-Preserved Figs
Whole figs cooked and preserved in sugar syrup for gourmet use. HTS 2008.99.91.95 covers this as other preserved fruit not specified elsewhere.