2008.99.18 - Blueberries

This HTS classification, 2008.99.18, specifically addresses blueberries that have been prepared or preserved. This includes blueberries that may have sugar, other sweeteners, or spirit added, provided they are not otherwise classified elsewhere within Chapter 20. The scope is broad, encompassing various methods of preservation beyond simple freezing or drying.

At this level, 2008.99.18 differentiates itself from sibling category 2008.99.21, which covers "Other" prepared or preserved fruit, nuts, and edible plant parts that do not fall into the specific berry subheadings or other more narrowly defined categories. Therefore, 2008.99.18 is dedicated exclusively to blueberries.

Within this blueberry classification, further distinctions are made through its subcategories. HTS code 2008.99.18.10 is reserved for wild blueberries that have been canned. Conversely, 2008.99.18.90 acts as a residual category for all other preparations of blueberries that do not meet the specific criteria for canned wild blueberries, such as those preserved in other forms like syrups or spirits, or those made from cultivated varieties.