2008.91.00.00 - Palm hearts

This HTS subheading, 2008.91.00.00, specifically classifies palm hearts that have been otherwise prepared or preserved. This includes products such as canned, bottled, or frozen palm hearts, which may have added sugar, other sweetening matter, or spirit. The preparation process aims to preserve the edible part of the palm tree, typically the tender inner core, for consumption.

Palm hearts are distinguished from other entries within heading 2008 by their unique botanical origin and preparation. For instance, it is separate from subheadings covering specific fruits like cranberries or lingonberries, or from general mixtures. While other "other" categories exist under 2008.9, this subheading is exclusively for palm hearts, ensuring a precise classification for this specific product.

As a leaf node, this subheading does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification relies solely on the identification of the product as palm hearts that have undergone preparation or preservation methods beyond their natural state. The key determinant for classification here is the identity of the product itself, rather than further distinctions in its preparation or composition within the palm heart category.