Canned Guava Halves in Syrup from Japan
Guava fruit halved and preserved in heavy syrup, packed in tin cans for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2008.99.3000 as prepared guavas, not elsewhere specified, with added sugar but not as a mixture or frozen. It is shelf-stable and commonly used for desserts or direct consumption.
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
• Verify sugar content labeling complies with FDA standards to avoid misclassification as a different preparation
• Ensure containers meet food contact safety regulations; provide certificates of analysis for preservatives