Guayabate Spread from China
Smooth guava cooking paste sweetened for spreading on bread or cheese, produced via atmospheric pressure heat treatment. Under HTS 2007.99.50 for guava pastes with cooking to reduce water content. Commonly packaged in jars for retail sale.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice for all fruit paste shipments at least 2 hours before arrival
• Avoid classifying as jam if pieces are homogenized; purees stay in 2007.99
• Monitor for mold growth in humid climates; include stability test results