2008.99.21.20 - Red Raspberries

This HTS category, 2008.99.21.20, specifically classifies red raspberries that have been prepared or preserved in a manner not otherwise specified in Chapter 20. This includes raspberries that may have added sugar, other sweetening matter, or spirit, but which do not fit into more specific subheadings. The preparation methods could include freezing, canning, drying, or pureeing, as long as the final product is not explicitly listed elsewhere.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 2008.99.21.40, which covers "Other" berries not specified here. While both are under the broader "Other" category for berries, 2008.99.21.20 is reserved exclusively for red raspberries, whereas 2008.99.21.40 would encompass other types of berries like blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries when prepared or preserved in a similar fashion. The key differentiator is the specific identification of the fruit as red raspberries.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level signifies that red raspberries, when prepared or preserved as described and not falling under any more specific provisions within Chapter 20, are definitively classified here. This ensures consistent tariff treatment for this particular type of prepared fruit product.