2007.91.10.00 - Pastes and pureés

This HTS category, 2007.91.10.00, specifically covers pastes and purees derived from fruits and nuts, which have undergone a cooking process. These products are distinguished from jams, jellies, and marmalades by their consistency and texture, typically being less firm and more spreadable or liquid. The primary characteristic defining this classification is the processed state of the fruit or nut into a smooth, homogeneous paste or puree.

Within the "Citrus fruit" subgroup, this category stands apart from its siblings, "Orange marmalade" (2007.91.40.00) and "Other" (2007.91.90.00). While orange marmalade is a specific, gelled product, and the "Other" category encompasses a broader range of citrus preparations not fitting other specific descriptions, 2007.91.10.00 is dedicated to the distinct form of citrus fruit paste or puree. This distinction is crucial for accurate import and export declarations.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on the accurate identification of the product as a cooked fruit or nut paste or puree, specifically from citrus fruits. Examples include smooth lemon puree used in baking or concentrated orange paste for flavorings, provided they meet the definition of a cooked paste or puree and are not otherwise classifiable as jam, jelly, or marmalade.