Artisanal Apricot Jam with Pectin from Japan
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 — 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
• 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