No-Sugar-Added Strawberry Spread Paste from Japan
Strawberry paste cooked to natural thickness without added sugar, used as a spread or filling. It qualifies for HTS 2007.99.60.00 as a cooked strawberry puree/paste, allowing 'other sweetening matter' but none added here. Viscosity achieved via atmospheric pressure cooking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document absence of added sugars with ingredient lists and lab tests for customs verification
• Ensure packaging complies with FDA labeling for 'no added sugar' claims post-import