Frozen NFC Orange Juice 2 Quart Carton from China

Frozen not-from-concentrate (NFC) orange juice in a 2-quart (1.89L) gable-top carton, preserved by freezing for later thawing. Classified under HTS 2009.11.0040 due to its frozen state and container size of 0.946-3.785 liters. It meets the unfermented juice criteria without added spirit.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Label clearly as 'frozen' and include reconstitution instructions if concentrated to aid customs verification

Use refrigerated shipping containers; provide temperature logs to prove product arrived frozen

Check for sugar content declaration if sweetened, as high Brix may require additional scrutiny under chapter notes