Spicy Pineapple Jam from China
Pineapple jam infused with chili peppers and spices, cooked for gourmet spreads. Classified in 2007.99.40.00 as cooked pineapple jam; small seasoning quantities allowed per notes. Used in savory applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document spice addition as minor (<5%) to stay in fruit jam classification
• Lab test for homogeneity and Brix to distinguish from sauces
• Avoid declaring as chutney, which may shift to vegetable preparations