Blueberry and Blackberry Preserves in Tin from Japan
Mixture of blueberries and blackberries preserved in syrup within airtight tins, suitable for baking or spreading. Falls under HTS 2008.97.10 due to airtight packaging and absence of apricots, citrus fruits, peaches, or pears. Represents 'other' preserved fruit mixtures.
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 tin seals meet airtight standards per FDA; declare exact fruit proportions
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as jam leads to wrong heading
• Test for Brix value to confirm not a juice concentrate