2008.20.00 - Pineapples

This HTS category, 2008.20.00, specifically encompasses pineapples that have been prepared or preserved. This includes pineapples that have undergone processes such as canning, drying, freezing, or those preserved in sugar, syrup, or spirit. The preparation can be in whole fruit, sliced, diced, or other forms, provided they remain identifiable as pineapples.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling categories by its sole focus on pineapples. For instance, while other categories within Chapter 2008 cover prepared citrus fruits (2008.30), pears (2008.40.00), and cherries (2008.60.00), this specific code isolates pineapples. It is crucial to differentiate based on the specific type of fruit, as other prepared fruits, even if processed similarly, will fall under their respective HTS codes.

The subcategories under 2008.20.00 further refine the classification based on the presence of added sugar. 2008.20.00.10 applies to prepared pineapples that contain cane and/or beet sugar, indicating that sugar is a significant component in their preservation or flavoring. The residual category, 2008.20.00.90, covers all other prepared pineapples not falling under the sugar-inclusive designation, allowing for a comprehensive classification of all preserved pineapple products.