Premium California Apricot Jam from Japan
Premium California apricot jam uses high-quality local apricots slow-cooked with cane sugar for intense flavor in gourmet markets. HTS 2007.99.20.00 for apricot jams regardless of origin or quality. Geographic indication aids marketing but not tariff.
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
• Provide origin proof for 'California' labeling; ensure sugar source docs
• Watch seasonal import quotas if applicable
• Pitfall: quality claims don't reduce duties