Blueberry Jam from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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