Low-Sugar Guava Jam from Japan
Low-sugar guava jam uses reduced sugar content while cooking guava to a spreadable paste, ideal for health-conscious consumers. It fits HTS 2007.99.30.00 for guava jams obtained by cooking, explicitly including those without full sugar addition. The heat process aligns with chapter note definitions.
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 sugar content analysis to support 'other sweetening matter' claims
• Ensure pectin use is minimal to maintain jam classification
• Comply with country-of-origin labeling for blended sweeteners