2007.99.70.00 - Currant and berry

This HTS subheading, 2007.99.70.00, specifically covers jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut purees, and fruit or nut pastes, obtained by cooking, that are derived from currants and berries. This includes a wide array of preserved fruit preparations where the primary fruit ingredient is from the currant or berry family. The classification is based on the nature of the fruit, the processing method (cooking), and the resulting consistency of the product.

Within the broader category of "Other" jams, fruit jellies, etc. (2007.99), this subheading is distinguished by its specific focus on currant and berry-based preparations. While sibling category 2007.99.75.00, also categorized as "Other," might encompass other fruit preparations not specifically delineated elsewhere within the 2007.99 code, 2007.99.70.00 provides a targeted classification for these particular fruit types. The distinction relies on the precise identification of the fruit origin and the absence of other dominant fruit ingredients.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories for currant and berry preparations. Therefore, classification at this level is definitive, provided the product meets the general criteria of jams, jellies, purees, or pastes made from currants and berries. Importers and exporters should ensure that the primary fruit content is indeed currants or berries, and that the product has undergone cooking to achieve its preserved state, irrespective of whether added sugar or other sweetening matters are present.