Canned Lingonberry Jam from China
Lingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) cooked with sugar into a spreadable jam, packed in glass jars. This qualifies for HTS 2008.93.00.00 as preserved lingonberries with added sweetening, not purely fruit pulp.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm pectin and sugar levels don't exceed jam standards to prevent reclassification as fruit jellies
• Use FDA prior notice for jarred preserves and test for microbial contamination
• Document wild-harvested origin if applicable for traceability