Spiced Guava Jam from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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