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

14.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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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