Blackberry Fruit Jelly from Japan
Spreadable blackberry jelly made by cooking blackberries with sugar and pectin for a firm set. It qualifies under HTS 2007.99.70.00 as a berry fruit jelly obtained by cooking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis for fruit purity to prevent reclassification as lower-value mixtures
• Use proper packaging declarations for retail vs bulk to match subheading requirements
• Monitor moisture content to distinguish from purees under other 2007 subheadings