Fresh Squeezed Valencia Orange Juice from China

Pure, unfiltered orange juice from Valencia oranges, not concentrated with a Brix value under 20, directly squeezed and packaged for retail. It falls under HTS 2009.12.25.00 as single-strength juice not derived from concentrate exceeding 1.5 degrees concentration. Ideal for everyday consumption without processing beyond basic straining.

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

Verify Brix value ≤20 via refractometer at 20°C and confirm no concentration history over 1.5 degrees with supplier certificates

Comply with FDA juice HACCP regulations; provide microbial testing and pasteurization records to avoid holds

Label accurately as 'not from concentrate' to prevent reclassification; common pitfall is incomplete concentration documentation