Canned Lingonberry Jam from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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