Apricot-Ginger Jam from Japan
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 — 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
• 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