Raspberry Jam from Germany
Cooked raspberry jam with sugar, featuring whole fruit pieces in a gelled base for spreading on scones or in baking. Classified in 2007.99.45.00 as 'other' jams from cooking process, distinct from citrus or specific berry jams listed elsewhere. Meets chapter note for heat treatment to achieve viscosity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include heat treatment process certification to prove 'obtained by cooking' per chapter note
• Check for pectin addition documentation, as it affects viscosity claims during customs review
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'preserve' which could lead to 2008 classification