Frozen Cloudy Apple Juice Concentrate
Frozen cloudy apple juice concentrate retains natural pulp and cloudiness, made by concentrating unfermented apple juice without added sugar or spirit. It is classified here as other concentrated apple juice because the cloudy style does not change the tariff classification.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported for use in manufacturing fruit juices, juice beverages, or fruit snack products
This subheading applies to concentrated apple juice destined for industrial processing into other fruit-based products.
If the concentrate is not frozen (e.g., chilled liquid concentrate)
This subheading covers non-frozen apple juice concentrates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the Brix value on the certificate of analysis, as it affects the duty rate
• Ensure the product is frozen at the time of importation and meets the unfermented criteria
• Label the packaging clearly as 'frozen' to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 2009.79.19
Certified Organic Apple Juice Concentrate
Certified organic apple juice concentrate, unfermented and without added spirit, with added sugar for sweetness. It is concentrated and not frozen, placing it under the 'Other' concentrated apple juice tariff item.
Certified Organic Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate
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Certified Organic Frozen Apple Juice with Added Sugar
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Certified Organic Frozen Filtered Apple Juice Concentrate
Clear frozen concentrate from filtered certified organic apple juice, with no pulp, unfermented and free of added spirits. It is classified under tariff item 2009.79.19 as 'other' concentrated apple juice.
Certified Organic Frozen Red Apple Juice Concentrate
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Certified Organic Frozen Unsweetened Apple Juice Concentrate
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