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

21.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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