Apricot Breakfast Jam Spread from Japan
Apricot breakfast jam spread is a cooked apricot preserve with added sugar, prepared to a thicker consistency for use on yogurt, pancakes, or toast. It is obtained by cooking apricots to increase viscosity, which qualifies it under tariff item 2007.99.20 as banana purée is not applicable; however, this product is apricot-based, not banana purée. Therefore, it does not fall under this tariff item.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the product is classified correctly as a cooked fruit preparation, not a fresh fruit
• Verify that the sugar content and cooking process meet the definition of 'obtained by cooking' under heading 20.07
• Prepare documentation showing the product is for retail sale and not for further processing