Red Raspberry Jam Paste Base from Japan
Concentrated red raspberry paste base from cooking, used by jam manufacturers before final gelling. Classifies in 2007.99.65.10 for other red raspberry pastes with added sugar. Cooking increases viscosity as per chapter definition.
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
• For industrial imports, provide end-use certificates to support paste classification
• Bulk shipments need phytosanitary certs for berry mold prevention
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent shift to consumer jam subheadings