Spicy Tomato Juice Blend from Japan
A ready-to-drink tomato juice seasoned with spices such as pepper, retaining a dry weight below 7% and remaining unfermented. The minor seasoning does not alter its essential character as tomato juice under heading 20.09, and it is classified as 'other tomato juice' in tariff item 2009.50.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product's dry weight is below 7% to avoid reclassification under heading 20.02
• Keep records of the Brix value and ingredient list to demonstrate it is unfermented and not containing added spirit
• Declare the product as tomato juice under 2009.50.00.90, and verify if any preferential tariff treatment applies under Canada's free trade agreements