Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice Reconstituted NFC from China
Not-from-concentrate orange juice made by reconstituting frozen concentrate and diluting to a Brix value not exceeding 20, packed for retail sale. It falls under HTS 2009.12.45.00 as orange juice that is not frozen, with Brix ≤20, and not specified elsewhere in the subheading. This classification applies to single-strength juice suitable for direct consumption.
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
• Obtain lab certification of Brix value ≤20 using refractometer at 20°C to avoid reclassification to higher Brix subheadings
• Declare as 'not from concentrate' if applicable, with full ingredient list
• Watch for common pitfalls like undeclared added sugars triggering sugar content reviews