Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice Reconstituted NFC from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 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