Guava Fruit Puree Concentrate from Japan
Thickened guava puree made by cooking fresh guava pulp with sugar to create a versatile concentrate for beverages or desserts. Classified in HTS 2007.99.50.10 specifically for guava pastes and purees obtained by cooking. It has a high viscosity due to heat treatment reducing water content.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
1.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis showing cooking process and sugar content; use food-grade packaging to prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as juice leading to wrong chapter 2009