Seedless Raspberry Jam from Japan
Smooth raspberry jam with seeds strained out, cooked with sugar to a spreadable consistency for gourmet applications like crepes. It qualifies under HTS 2007.99.05.00 as a raspberry jam produced by cooking, with viscosity increased via heat.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document straining process to confirm it's still a jam, not puree; ensure net weight declarations match retail packaging
• Test for alcohol content to stay under 0.5% vol per chapter note