Apple Cider Juice Blend (13° Brix) from Mexico
This is a filtered apple cider-style juice at 13° Brix, sweetened slightly and unfermented, marketed for year-round sale. It falls under tariff item 2009.71.90 as apple juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20, and the term 'cider' denotes style, not alcoholic fermentation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
4%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is unfermented with alcohol by volume not exceeding 0.5% to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing Brix value and alcohol content to CBSA upon request
• Verify that no added sugar exceeds the Brix threshold of 20