2008.50.40.00 - Other

This HTS category, 2008.50.40.00, specifically encompasses apricots that have been prepared or preserved by means other than being processed into pulp. This includes a wide range of preparations such as whole apricots, halved apricots, or sliced apricots, which may or may not have added sugar, other sweetening matter, or spirit. The key defining characteristic is that the apricot retains a more discernible form and is not reduced to a mashed or pureed state.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 2008.50.20.00 (Pulp), is crucial. While both relate to preserved apricots, this classification is for apricots that retain their structural integrity, allowing for clear identification of individual pieces or segments. Pulp, on the other hand, refers to apricots that have been processed into a smooth, semi-liquid or thick paste, losing the characteristic shape of the fruit.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within this specific HTS code. Therefore, classification within 2008.50.40.00 relies on accurately identifying preserved apricots that do not fall under the definition of pulp, and are not otherwise covered by more specific headings within Chapter 20. This covers a broad spectrum of consumer-ready and commercially prepared apricot products beyond the pureed form.