2008.99.80.00 - Pulp

This classification, HTS 2008.99.80.00, specifically designates "Pulp" as a product within the broader category of fruits, nuts, and other edible plant parts that have been otherwise prepared or preserved. This subheading encompasses fruit and vegetable pulps that do not fall into more specific preparations like those categorized under subheading 2008.19 (which typically includes mixtures of nuts and dried fruits). The key characteristic here is the form of the product: a processed, often sieved or pureed, mass derived from fruits or vegetables, which may or may not contain added sugar, other sweetening matter, or spirit.

At this level, it is crucial to distinguish "Pulp" (2008.99.80.00) from its sibling category, "Other" (2008.99.91). While both fall under the broad "Other" umbrella for preparations not elsewhere specified, the specific designation of "Pulp" provides a more precise classification for items that meet the definition of a processed fruit or vegetable mass. Subheading 2008.99.91 would therefore capture any remaining "other" preparations within this chapter that are not specifically pulp or any other more granular classifications that may exist within the 2008 chapter.

As a leaf node, HTS 2008.99.80.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies on accurately identifying the product as a fruit or vegetable pulp that has been prepared or preserved, fitting the general description and not being specifically classifiable elsewhere in Chapter 20. Examples might include unsweetened or sweetened apple pulp used in baking, concentrated mango pulp for juice production, or processed tomato pulp destined for sauces, provided they are not classified under more specific headings.