Spiced Guava Jam from China
Spiced guava jam is guava fruit cooked with spices like cinnamon and cloves, then sweetened for a gourmet spread. Under HTS 2007.99.30.00, it qualifies as guava jam where small seasoning quantities are ignored per chapter notes. Cooking ensures the viscosity increase required for heading 2007.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• List spices as minor additives on labels to stay within 2007 tolerances
• Ensure spices comply with FDA GRAS list to avoid import alerts
• Batch-test for microbial safety post-cooking