Strawberry Fruit Paste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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