Strawberry Fruit Paste from China
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 — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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