Berry Medley Compote from Japan
A cooked mixture of blackberries, blueberries, and currants with minimal sugar, used as a topping. Classified in 2008.97.90 as other fruit mixtures preserved, distinct from purees or jams due to chunkier consistency.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
24.9%
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
• Document cooking process to prove 'prepared or preserved' status per Chapter 20 notes
• Avoid generic 'fruit preserve' labeling; specify mixture to evade single-fruit headings