Lightly Sweetened Pomelo Juice
Pomelo juice with minimal added sugar, unfermented and suitable for direct consumption. It falls under tariff item 2009.29.00 as 'other' pomelo juice, distinct from grapefruit due to its botanical origin and not specified elsewhere.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the juice is considered from other citrus fruit
Pomelo juice may be classified under other citrus juice if not recognized as grapefruit or pomelo.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the added sugar content accurately, as it may affect classification
• Ensure the juice is unfermented and has no added spirit
• Provide botanical evidence that the juice is from pomelo, not grapefruit
Related Products under Tariff item 2009.29.00
Bulk Grapefruit Juice
Bulk grapefruit juice, unfermented and not containing added spirit, packaged for industrial use rather than retail sale. It falls under tariff item 2009.29.00 as 'other' grapefruit juice, not meeting the specific Brix value or homogenized preparation criteria of other subheadings.
Citrus Grandis Pomelo Juice
Pure juice from Citrus grandis pomelo, unfermented and without added spirit, imported for its distinct botanical variety. This product fits under tariff item 2009.29.00 as 'other' pomelo juice, as it is not homogenized for infants or specified by Brix value.
Cold-Pressed Pomelo Juice
Cold-pressed pomelo juice retaining natural enzymes, unfermented and raw, marketed as a premium product. It falls under tariff item 2009.29.00 as 'other' pomelo juice, not meeting the homogenized or Brix-specific subheadings.
Flash-Pasteurized Grapefruit Juice
Flash-pasteurized grapefruit juice for extended shelf life, unfermented and without added spirit. This product is classified under tariff item 2009.29.00 as 'other' grapefruit juice, as pasteurization does not affect its subheading.
Grapefruit Nectar Base
Concentrated grapefruit juice base for nectar production, unfermented with minimal sweetening. It fits under tariff item 2009.29.00 as 'other' grapefruit juice, not meeting the Brix value for concentrate subheadings or homogenized preparations.
Grapefruit-Pomelo Blend Juice
Blend of grapefruit and pomelo juices, unfermented without added sugar, offering an exotic flavor. This product falls under tariff item 2009.29.00 as 'other' juice, as blends within the same subheading are not separately specified.