Artisanal Apricot Jam with Pectin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.5%
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
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