Strawberry Fruit Spread from Germany
A thick preserve made from strawberries cooked with sugar and pectin, suitable for toast or desserts. Classified under HTS 2008.80.00.00 as strawberries otherwise prepared or preserved with added sweetening matter.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Ensure pectin content is declared; high pectin may require additional processing verification
• Comply with FDA jam/jelly standards for soluble solids content
• Avoid misdeclaration as juice concentrate to prevent reclassification