Sugar-Free Cherry Jam from Japan
Cherry jam sweetened with artificial sweeteners, cooked to proper consistency using pectin. Remains under HTS 2007.99.25.00 as 'other sweetening matter' includes non-sugar.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• List all sweetening agents explicitly to qualify under 'other sweetening matter'
• Stability tests for shelf-life without sugar preservation
• Allergen warnings if aspartame or similar used