Blood Orange NFC Juice from China

Not-from-concentrate juice from blood oranges, Brix ≤20, vibrant red hue from natural pigments. Under 2009.12.25.00 for single-strength, unfermented orange juice specs. Gourmet item for specialty retailers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

7.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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

Test for anthocyanin stability; provide pigment analysis if color questioned

Refrigerated shipping mandatory; declare exact Brix on entry

Avoid pitfall of classifying as 'tangerine' juice which has separate codes