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

11.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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