Grapefruit Jam from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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