Strawberry Jam
Strawberry jam is a sweet, gelled spread made by cooking strawberries with sugar and often pectin, resulting in a thick consistency suitable for toast, pastries, and desserts. It falls under tariff item 2007.99.10 because it is a jam obtained by cooking, with added sugar, and is not a homogenized preparation or sugar confectionery.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the jam is finely homogenized, put up for retail sale as food for infants or young children or for dietetic purposes, in containers of net weight not exceeding 250 g
Subheading 2007.10 takes precedence over other subheadings of heading 20.07 for homogenized preparations.
If the jam is in the form of sugar confectionery, such as sugar-coated almonds or fruit pastes
Chapter note 2 excludes fruit jellies, fruit pastes, or sugar-coated almonds in the form of sugar confectionery from headings 20.07 and 20.08.
If the product is a fruit paste or purée not obtained by cooking, or if it is a preparation of strawberries not meeting the definition of jam
Heading 20.08 covers fruit preparations otherwise than by cooking, which may apply if the cooking process is not the primary method of preparation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is labelled with the common name 'strawberry jam' and list all ingredients, including pectin or preservatives, on the packaging
• Verify that the jam does not contain more than 20% meat or fish by weight, as that would shift classification to Chapter 16
• Keep records of the cooking process and sugar content to support the tariff classification if requested by the CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 2007.99.10
Artisanal Strawberry Preserves
Artisanal strawberry preserves made by cooking strawberries with sugar in small batches, resulting in a chunky texture with high fruit content. This product is a strawberry jam obtained by cooking, which falls under tariff item 2007.99.10 as it is specifically named as strawberry jam.
Balsamic Strawberry Jam
Balsamic strawberry jam combines strawberries with balsamic vinegar and sugar, cooked to a spreadable consistency. The strawberry base and cooking process classify it as strawberry jam under tariff item 2007.99.10, with the vinegar considered a minor flavoring ingredient.
Chunky Strawberry Jam
Chunky strawberry jam features whole strawberry pieces suspended in a cooked, syrupy base with sugar. This product is a strawberry jam obtained by cooking, meeting the description of tariff item 2007.99.10 for strawberry jam.
High-Fruit Strawberry Jam
High-fruit strawberry jam contains 80% fruit with low sugar, cooked to achieve a spreadable texture. This product qualifies as strawberry jam under tariff item 2007.99.10, as it is a cooked strawberry preserve with added sweetening matter.
Low-Sugar Strawberry Jam
Low-sugar strawberry jam is cooked from fresh strawberries using alternative sweeteners like stevia alongside minimal sugar. This product is a strawberry jam obtained by cooking, classified under tariff item 2007.99.10 for strawberry jam.
No Added Pectin Strawberry Jam
No added pectin strawberry jam relies on natural fruit pectin and extended cooking to achieve a gelled consistency. This product is a strawberry jam obtained by cooking, falling under tariff item 2007.99.10 for strawberry jam.