Spiced Guava Jam from Japan
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 — 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
• 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