U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Strawberries (HS 200880) totaled $3.0M in August 2026, imported from 27 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Strawberries paid $178K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.95% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Strawberries imports of $3.0M in August 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPrepared and preserved strawberries — covering products such as strawberries in sugar syrup, strawberry preserves not classified as jams, and similar shelf-stable preparations — are classified entirely within a single 10-digit line (2008800000) under this heading. Mexico is the dominant supplier, leveraging its proximity to the US market and established berry-processing infrastructure, with Canada and France also contributing. These products serve the bakery, dairy, and food-service sectors as toppings, fillings, and flavoring bases.
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Strawberry jams, jellies, and marmalades are classified under HTS Chapter 20 heading 2007, not 200880. Prepared or preserved strawberries under 200880 retain more of the fruit's physical form or are preserved in a medium (such as syrup) without reaching the gel structure characteristic of jam. The degree of processing and the product's physical state are the key classification factors; a CBP binding ruling can resolve borderline cases.
Importers must file FDA prior notice before arrival, ensure the Mexican processing facility is registered with FDA, and confirm that labeling meets US requirements for ingredient declaration and nutrition facts. If the product is hermetically sealed and low-acid, the facility must also comply with FDA's LACF regulations. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA regulatory specialist to verify current admissibility requirements.
Subheading 9 of 13 in heading 2008
Subheading 200880 · $3.0M of $396.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$797KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $41.0M of Prepared or Preserved Strawberries and exported $11.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 68% of it. China pays 49.4% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
67.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.95% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008800000 | Strawberries, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $3.0M | 5.95% | 32.31% | $178K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2008800000 | Strawberries, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $797K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.