Lemon Curd
A creamy citrus paste made by cooking lemon juice, zest, sugar, eggs, and butter until thickened, classified under HTS 2007.91.90.00 as other citrus fruit pastes obtained by cooking. Distinct from jams due to its custard-like texture but fits the heading for cooked citrus products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If finely homogenized infant version
Baby food homogenized preparations ≤250g net take precedence per subheading note.
If predominantly egg-based custard
If eggs dominate, it may classify as a dairy preparation rather than fruit paste.
If high citrus juice content, low solids
Liquid citrus juices not cooked to paste consistency fall under heading 2009.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis showing cooking process increased viscosity via heat treatment
• Check for egg content labeling if applicable; may require additional allergen declarations
• Bulk shipments over retail size risk reclassification; specify packaging intent
Related Products under HTS 2007.91.90.00
Orange Marmalade
A thick, bittersweet spread made by cooking oranges with sugar to achieve a gel-like consistency, typical of citrus marmalades under HTS 2007.91.90.00. It falls here as a citrus fruit product obtained by cooking, not qualifying as homogenized infant food.
Grapefruit Jam
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.
Mandarin Orange Paste
Thickened puree from cooked mandarin oranges, used in baking or as a spread, under HTS 2007.91.90.00 for other citrus fruit pastes. Cooking reduces water content, fitting heading 2007 criteria.
Kumquat Jam
Whole fruit citrus jam from cooking tiny kumquats with sugar, retaining peel texture, classified in HTS 2007.91.90.00 as other citrus obtained by cooking. Heat treatment creates the signature sticky consistency.
Tangerine Marmalade
Seville-style marmalade from cooked tangerines, sugar, and pectin for a spreadable gel, under HTS 2007.91.90.00. As a citrus product via cooking, it matches the 'other' category precisely.
Clementine Jelly
Clear-set jelly from cooked clementine juice and pectin, under HTS 2007.91.90.00 for citrus fruit jellies. Cooking defines classification.