Cherry Jam with Pectin from Japan
A sweet spread made from cooked cherries, sugar, and pectin, used for toast and desserts. Classified under HTS 2007.99.25.00 as cherry jam obtained by cooking with added sugar. Meets chapter note for heat-treated fruit preparations.
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
• Verify cooking process documentation to confirm classification under heading 2007 as heat-treated
• Label net weight, ingredients, and Brix if applicable; avoid misclassification as fresh fruit preserves
• Obtain FDA prior notice for food imports and check for sugar content declarations