Gooseberry and Rhubarb Preserve from Japan
Gooseberries and rhubarb stalks cooked in sugar syrup. Classed as 2008.97.90 other fruit mixtures (rhubarb as fruit for tariff).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Rhubarb classified as fruit per US rulings; document accordingly
• Acidity tests for preservation validation
• Vegetable content risk if rhubarb stalks emphasized