Strawberry Fruit Paste from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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