Strawberry Fruit Paste from Canada
A thick strawberry paste obtained by cooking strawberries with sugar to create a concentrated spreadable product. Classified under HTS 2007.99.65.35 as a fruit paste produced by cooking, not qualifying as jam or jelly. Ideal for baking or as a filling in pastries.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify Brix value and cooking process documentation to confirm classification as cooked fruit paste under heading 2007
• Label products clearly with ingredient list and net weight to meet FDA food import standards
• Avoid misclassification as juice concentrates by proving water content reduction through cooking