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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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