Guava Paste in Plastic Wrap from China
Thick, dense paste made from cooked and pureed guavas with sugar, individually wrapped for retail. Classified under HTS 2008.99.3000 as otherwise prepared or preserved guavas, distinct from juices or homogenized infant food. Popular in Latin American cuisines as a sweet spread.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include Brix value measurements if over 13° to confirm not qualifying for lower-duty juice subheadings
• Label as 'guava paste' clearly to prevent confusion with jams under 2007