Jams, Fruit Jellies, Pastes & Nut Pastes (Non-Citrus)

Heading 2007 — and therefore 200799 — covers only cooked preparations. Uncooked or minimally processed fruit purees typically fall under heading 2008 (other prepared or preserved fruit) or, if frozen, under heading 0811. The cooking step is a prerequisite for classification here, and importers should obtain processing declarations from suppliers confirming that the product underwent a cooking or heat-treatment step sufficient to meet the heading's definition.

When a jam contains both citrus and non-citrus fruit, classification depends on which fruit imparts the essential character. If citrus predominates, heading 200791 may apply; if non-citrus berry character dominates, the product would fall under 200799 — likely the currant and other berry jams line (2007991500) or the residual jams NESOI line (2007994500). For blended products near the boundary, a binding ruling request to CBP provides the most reliable classification outcome.