Artisanal Apricot Jam with Pectin from China
Artisanal apricot jam incorporates natural pectin from citrus during cooking for a premium set texture, often in small-batch glass jars. Classified HTS 2007.99.20.00 for apricot jams obtained by cooking with added sugar. Pectin is allowed as a minor processing aid.
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
• List pectin as ingredient but confirm it's <5% for jam status; use commercial invoices showing retail packaging
• Avoid 'artisan' hype without origin proof
• Test for fermentation to exclude spirit content