Guava Marmalade Jam from Germany
Guava marmalade jam combines cooked guava pulp with citrus peels for a tangy spread, cooked to jam consistency. It is classified in HTS 2007.99.30.00 specifically for guava jams, where small added ingredients for flavor are permitted without changing the principal classification. The product meets the 'obtained by cooking' requirement via heat treatment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Quantify citrus content to ensure guava remains principal ingredient for 2007.99.30.00
• Provide cooking process details in technical files for CBP review
• Use tamper-evident packaging to meet FDA food safety standards