Apricot Jam from Japan
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 — 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
• 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