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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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