Kumquat Marmalade Spread from Japan
Thick preserve made from boiled kumquats, sugar, and pectin, spreadable for toast or desserts. Classified under HTS 2008.30.80.00 as kumquats otherwise prepared or preserved with added sweetening matter. It is a citrus fruit preparation not elsewhere specified.
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%
Import Tips
• Include pectin and sugar composition on labels; excessive gelling may trigger jam-specific scrutiny
• Obtain prior notice via FDA for fruit preserves to expedite entry processing
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'jam' under 2007 if cooking method doesn't match chapter note definitions