Apricot-Ginger Jam from China

Apricot-ginger jam blends cooked apricots with ginger for a spicy twist, used in baking or tea sandwiches, with sugar added. HTS 2007.99.20.00 covers apricot jams allowing small seasoning quantities. Ginger is minor per notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Quantify ginger (<10%) in docs to stay as apricot jam; FDA requires allergen labeling for ginger

Pitfall: high ginger may reclassify as sauce

Ensure cooking proof via process description