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%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
• 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