Peach Jam with Added Sugar from Japan
A sweet spread made from cooked peaches with added sugar, used for toast and desserts. Classified under HTS 2007.99.35.00 as a peach jam obtained by cooking, fitting the chapter note for heat-treated fruit preparations with increased viscosity.
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
• Verify the product was obtained by cooking (heat treatment) to meet heading 2007 criteria; provide production process documentation
• Label net weight, ingredients, and country of origin accurately to comply with FDA food import rules
• Avoid misclassification as fresh preserves by confirming viscosity increase through cooking