Pasteurized NFC Orange Juice from China
Flash-pasteurized not-from-concentrate orange juice, Brix ≤20, shelf-stable packaging. HTS 2009.12.25.00 applies to this unfermented, single-strength product. Widely used in supermarkets.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pasteurization logs required; time/temp must meet FDA 5-log reduction
• Shelf-life testing prevents quarantine on arrival
• Misdeclared pasteurization can lead to 'fresh juice' reclass