Apricot Jam from China
Smooth apricot jam made by cooking pitted apricots with sugar, perfect for glazing pastries. Classified in HTS 2007.99.45.00 as other non-specific jams from cooking process enhancing viscosity. Distinct from purees due to gelling agents and texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Lab certification of cooking process prevents disputes over 2008 vs 2007 classification
• Declare exact fruit-to-sugar ratio to comply with jam standards and avoid penalties
• Inspect for sulfites used in preservation, requiring specific declaration