Black Currant Jam from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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