Red Currant Jelly from Germany
Traditional red currant jelly, prepared by cooking fresh red currants with sugar to form a clear, spreadable preserve. Classified in HTS 2007.99.70.00 for currant and berry fruit jellies.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide production records showing heat treatment to prove 'obtained by cooking' requirement
• Check for pectin addition; small quantities don't affect classification but must be declared
• Test for alcohol content to avoid overlap with Chapter 22 if exceeding 0.5% vol