Guayabate Spread from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
1.3%
Rate breakdown
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