Black Currant Jam
Black currant jam is a cooked preserve made from black currants, sugar, and pectin, typically used as a spread for bread or in desserts. It falls under HTS 2007.99.15.00 as a jam specifically from currants and other berries, obtained by cooking with added sugar.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If finely homogenized for infants in containers ≤250g
Homogenized berry preparations for retail sale as infant food take precedence in subheading 2007.10 over other jams.
If not obtained by cooking, e.g., fresh fruit purees
Products without heat treatment for viscosity increase fall under fruit pastes not requiring cooking in heading 2008.
If berry juice concentrate rather than jam
Concentrated berry juices unfermented and without added spirit classify in heading 2009, not cooked jams.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product meets 'obtained by cooking' criteria with documentation on heat treatment process to confirm classification in heading 2007
• Provide lab analysis showing Brix value and sugar content; ensure labeling distinguishes from juices or raw purees
• Avoid misclassification as retail infant food by confirming container sizes exceed 250g net weight
Related Products under HTS 2007.99.15.00
Raspberry Jam
Raspberry jam is produced by cooking raspberries with sugar to create a thick spreadable preserve. Classified under HTS 2007.99.15.00 for currant and other berry jams obtained by cooking, whether containing added sweeteners.
Blueberry Jam
Made by cooking blueberries with sugar and pectin, this jam offers a rich, fruity spread for baking and breakfast. Falls under HTS 2007.99.15.00 for other berry jams obtained by cooking.
Red Currant Jam
Red currant jam is a tart cooked preserve from red currants and sugar, often used in sauces or baking. It qualifies for HTS 2007.99.15.00 as currant jam obtained by cooking.
Blackberry Jam
Blackberry jam results from cooking blackberries with sweeteners to form a seedy, flavorful spread. Under HTS 2007.99.15.00 for other berry jams via cooking.
Loganberry Jam
Loganberry jam, from the loganberry hybrid, is cooked with sugar for a unique berry preserve. Classified in HTS 2007.99.15.00 for other berries.
Elderberry Jam
Elderberry jam involves cooking elderberries with sugar, used in cordials and spreads. HTS 2007.99.15.00 for berry jams.