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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If citrus or melon-based mixture
Chestnut-citrus mixtures would fall under specific fruit mixtures of 2008.19.
If fresh or dried, unshelled
Unprocessed chestnuts remain in fresh nuts heading 0802, not preserved Chapter 20.
If with significant fruit addition
Fruit-nut mixtures specifically covered under 2008.97 rather than pure nuts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document botanical classification as nuts to avoid vegetable misclassification
• Provide aflatoxin test results, critical for all nut imports regardless of preservation
• Specify net weight and Brix value to confirm retail packaging doesn't trigger infant food notes
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.91.95
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.
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.
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.