Elderberry Jam
Elderberry jam is a cooked preserve made from elderberries and sugar, often used in spreads, cordials, and desserts. It is classified under tariff item 2007.99.90 as an 'other' jam obtained by cooking, as no specific tariff item exists for elderberry.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
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 homogenized and sold for infants or young children in containers ≤250 g
Homogenized preparations take precedence over other subheadings of heading 20.07.
If the elderberries are preserved without cooking, such as in syrup or dried
Heading 20.08 covers fruit prepared or preserved by processes other than cooking.
If the product is strawberry jam instead
Strawberry jam is specifically classified under a separate tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the jam is obtained by cooking and contains no added spirit or alcohol above 0.5% vol
• If the jam is homogenized and intended for infants or dietetic use in containers ≤250 g, subheading 2007.10.00 applies
• Keep ingredient and process records for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 2007.99.90
Artisanal Lingonberry Jam with Vanilla
Artisanal lingonberry jam infused with natural vanilla during the cooking process, packaged for upscale retail. The vanilla is a minor flavoring added during cooking, and the product remains a jam obtained by cooking lingonberries with sugar, falling under tariff item 2007.99.90 as 'Other' jam.
Blackberry Jam
Blackberry jam is a cooked preserve made by simmering blackberries with sugar and often pectin until thickened. It is classified under tariff item 2007.99.90 as an 'other' jam obtained by cooking, not elsewhere specified in heading 20.07.
Black Currant Jam
Black currant jam is a cooked preserve made from black currants, sugar, and pectin, commonly used as a spread or dessert ingredient. It falls under tariff item 2007.99.90 as an 'other' jam obtained by cooking, not specifically named elsewhere.
Blueberry Jam
Blueberry jam is produced by cooking blueberries with sugar and pectin, resulting in a thick, fruity spread for breakfast and baking. It is classified under tariff item 2007.99.90 as an 'other' jam obtained by cooking, not specifically listed elsewhere.
Boysenberry Jam
Boysenberry jam is a cooked preserve made from boysenberries, a hybrid berry, combined with sugar and sometimes pectin. It is classified under tariff item 2007.99.90 as an 'other' jam obtained by cooking, as no specific subheading exists for boysenberry.
Cloudberry Jam
Cloudberry jam is a rare preserve made by cooking cloudberries with sugar, popular in Nordic cuisine. It is classified under tariff item 2007.99.90 as an 'other' jam obtained by cooking, as no specific tariff item exists for cloudberry.