Strawberry Jam from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
12.5%
Import Tips
• 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