Fresh Squeezed Valencia Orange Juice from China
Freshly squeezed juice from Valencia oranges, pasteurized but not concentrated, with a natural Brix value under 20, bottled for retail. Classified under HTS 2009.12.45.00 as non-frozen orange juice of Brix not exceeding 20, distinguishing it from frozen or higher Brix products. Ideal for premium 'fresh' market labeling.
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
• Provide pasteurization records and Brix test results to confirm not frozen and low sugar content
• Label clearly as '100% orange juice' to meet FDA standards
• Common pitfall: incorrect Brix measurement leading to higher duty reassessment