Raspberry Jam from Japan
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.
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
• Include production records proving cooking process at atmospheric or reduced pressure to meet chapter note for heading 2007
• Label clearly as 'jam' with ingredient breakdown; common pitfall is confusion with lower-duty berry juices
• Test for alcohol content <0.5% vol to avoid reclassification under chapter 22 fermented products