0812.90.10.00 - Mixtures of two or more fruits

This HTS category, 0812.90.10.00, specifically covers mixtures of two or more fruits that have been provisionally preserved but are not yet suitable for immediate consumption. This provisional preservation typically involves methods like treatment with sulfur dioxide, brine, or other preservative solutions. The key characteristic is that the fruits are intended for eventual consumption after further processing or preparation, such as being cooked, sweetened, or incorporated into other food products.

Within the broader heading of "Fruit and nuts provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption," this classification is distinguished from other potential subcategories by its explicit focus on *mixtures* of fruits. Other sibling categories might pertain to single types of provisionally preserved fruits. The requirement for a "mixture" means that at least two distinct types of fruit must be present in the product for it to fall under this specific subheading.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level requires careful examination of the product to ensure it meets the criteria of being a mixture of fruits and having undergone provisional preservation rendering it unfit for direct consumption in its current state. Examples might include fruit salad preparations preserved in syrup or brine, or mixes of berries preserved for subsequent use in jams or pastries.