Red Currant Jelly from Japan
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 — 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
• 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