Blueberry Jam from China
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.
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
• Document pectin addition and cooking logs to prove 'obtained by cooking' per chapter notes
• Avoid retail vs bulk confusion; declare packaging intent accurately
• Check for visible fruit pieces; small quantities ok but excessive may suggest 2008 classification