Grapefruit Jam from China
A sweet spread from cooked grapefruit pulp and sugar, gelled for spreading, under HTS 2007.91.90.00 for other citrus fruit jams. Obtained by cooking to reduce water and increase viscosity, distinguishing it from fresh fruit or juices.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document citrus origin and sugar content to support 'obtained by cooking' claim
• Test for pectin levels; natural vs added affects quality control but not classification
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking industrial use to prevent duty rate disputes