Sugar-Free Guava Puree Paste from China
Guava paste obtained by cooking without added sugar, using natural fruit pectin for gelling, for low-sugar diets. Still under HTS 2007.99.50.10 as guava paste 'whether or not containing added sugar'. Relies on heat treatment under reduced pressure for concentration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.3%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document natural sweetening via Brix readings if needed; highlight 'no added sugar' on labels for FDA
• Common issue: viscosity proof to distinguish from juice