Strawberry Fruit Spread from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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