Strawberry Fruit Paste for Baking from Japan
A thick strawberry paste obtained by cooking strawberries with minimal added sugar, used primarily in baking and confectionery. It falls under HTS 2007.99.60.00 as a strawberry paste produced through heat treatment to increase viscosity, not qualifying as homogenized infant food. The product is shelf-stable and packaged for commercial use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify cooking process documentation to confirm heat treatment meets heading 2007 requirements for viscosity increase
• Label net weight and Brix value if applicable; ensure no added alcohol exceeding 0.5% vol to avoid chapter 22 reclassification