2008.99.60.00 - Plums (including prune plums and sloes)

This HTS classification, 2008.99.60.00, specifically covers prepared or preserved plums, including prune plums and sloes. These fruits are preserved in a manner not elsewhere specified within Chapter 20. The preparation can include processing such as canning, freezing, or drying, and may involve the addition of sugar, other sweetening matter, or spirit.

This subheading is distinguished from its sibling categories by the specific fruit it covers. While other subheadings at this level might address apples, avocados, bananas, or various berries, this category is exclusively for plums and their variants. It differentiates itself from broader "other" categories by focusing solely on this particular stone fruit.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within this code rests on the accurate identification of the product as a prepared or preserved plum. Any preparation method, as long as it falls within the general scope of Chapter 20 and doesn't meet the criteria for a more specific tariff provision, will be classified here.