Seedless Cherry Jam from Mexico
Jam produced by cooking pitted cherries with sugar, resulting in a smooth, spreadable texture without seeds. Falls under HTS 2007.99.25.00 for cherry jams obtained by cooking with added sweetening matter.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming cooked state and cherry content > primary ingredient
• Use tamper-evident jars for retail packs to comply with food safety regs
• Watch for reclassification if sugar content suggests it as a puree under 2007.99.40