Frozen Florida Valencia Orange Juice Concentrate from China
This is frozen concentrate made from Valencia oranges grown in Florida, reduced to about 42° Brix and frozen in bulk drums. Classified under HTS 2009.11.00 for its frozen state and as pure unfermented orange juice 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
• Include origin certificates specifying Florida Valencia variety to support quality claims and tariff preferences
• Ensure refrigeration bills of lading confirm frozen status throughout transit to prevent melting and reclassification
• Label with exact Brix reading from refractometer at 20°C for customs verification per chapter notes