Orange Paste for Culinary Use from Japan
A thick paste made from cooked orange pulp, often with added sugar, used in baking and sauces. Classified under HTS 2007.91.10.00 as a citrus fruit paste obtained by cooking, fitting the chapter note for heat-treated products to increase viscosity.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify cooking process documentation to confirm heat treatment under atmospheric or reduced pressure as per chapter notes
• Ensure labeling includes ingredients and net weight; common pitfall is misclassifying uncooked purees
• Obtain FDA prior notice for food safety compliance before import