Spiced Kumquat Chutney from Canada
Kumquats cooked with vinegar, spices, and minimal sugar into chunky chutney. HTS 2008.30.80.00 covers this as otherwise preserved kumquats, a citrus preparation. Not a homogeneous infant food.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• List all spices quantitatively; complex mixes risk reclass to sauces
• pH test for low-acid chutney requiring FDA process filing
• Avoid 'relish' terminology that could shift to vegetable pickles