Blueberry Jam from China
Thick blueberry jam produced by cooking berries with sugar, ideal for pancakes or yogurt topping. It qualifies under HTS 2007.99.45.00 as other jams, as blueberries are not specified in prior jam subheadings. Cooking reduces water for the characteristic spreadable texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.1%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for dry matter content to distinguish from purees, ensuring proper 2007 classification
• Declare fruit percentage accurately; low fruit content risks reclassification to 2106
• Use tamper-evident packaging to comply with food safety import regulations