Red Currant Jam from Japan
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.
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
• Confirm currant content > primary ingredient via lab tests for accurate subheading
• Declare cooking method explicitly to distinguish from raw purees
• Watch container weights; small packs risk 2007.10 if homogenized