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
41%
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
• 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