Organic Guava Jam from Germany
Organic guava jam is produced by cooking certified organic guava fruit with minimal organic sugar, creating a preservative-free spread. Classified under HTS 2007.99.30.00 for guava jams obtained by cooking, it meets the chapter note for heat-treated fruit pastes. Organic certification does not alter the HTS but requires additional documentation.
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
• Obtain organic certification documents from origin country and ensure USDA NOP compliance for US entry
• Test for pesticide residues to prevent FDA holds
• Label net weight and ingredients clearly to match HTS description